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A Large Georgian Figured Walnut Sarcophagus Cellarette
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A Large Georgian Figured Walnut Sarcophagus Cellarette

19th century
Description

A fine large Georgian sarcophagus figured and cross banded walnut cellarette. Raised on protruding carved lion paw feet. Circa 1800.

Superb colour and patina. Very nice original condition.

Size; 75 x 52 x 48.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Georgian Walnut Sarcophagus Cellarette to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07315610
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-225 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Stepped sarcophagus lid: classic English Regency profile.
Carved lion paw feet: vigorous hand carving with natural wear on the toes.
Figured walnut veneers: mellow honey patina built up over two centuries.
Brass lock plate and hinges: slotted iron and brass fixings.
Fielded inner lid panel: solid cabinet work with soft interior shrinkage.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA902230
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Description
A fine large Georgian sarcophagus figured and cross banded walnut cellarette. Raised on protruding carved lion paw feet. Circa 1800.

Superb colour and patina. Very nice original condition.

Size; 75 x 52 x 48.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Georgian Walnut Sarcophagus Cellarette to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 07315610
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-225 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Stepped sarcophagus lid: classic English Regency profile.
Carved lion paw feet: vigorous hand carving with natural wear on the toes.
Figured walnut veneers: mellow honey patina built up over two centuries.
Brass lock plate and hinges: slotted iron and brass fixings.
Fielded inner lid panel: solid cabinet work with soft interior shrinkage.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA902230
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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Archive I A Georgian sarcophagus cellarette crafted from figured walnut with a hinged stepped lid, carved corner detailing, and four carved paw feet.

A Large Georgian Figured Walnut Sarcophagus Cellarette

Archive II A Georgian sarcophagus cellarette crafted from figured walnut with a hinged stepped lid, carved corner detailing, and four carved paw feet. View II
Archive III A Georgian sarcophagus cellarette crafted from figured walnut with a hinged stepped lid, carved corner detailing, and four carved paw feet. View III
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A Georgian sarcophagus cellarette crafted from figured walnut with a hinged stepped lid, carved corner detailing, and four carved paw feet.
A Large Georgian figured walnut sarcophagus cellarette
Ref: SA902230
A Georgian sarcophagus cellarette crafted from figured walnut with a hinged stepped lid, carved corner detailing, and four carved paw feet.
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  • ObjectCellarettes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSarcophagus form, Carved paw feet, Gadrooned corners, Stepped lid
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 48.5 cm (19 in)

This large Georgian cellarette takes a traditional sarcophagus form, constructed from figured and cross-banded walnut in a rich warm brown timber colour with a polished patina. The body sits upon four protruding carved lion paw feet and features a hinged stepped lid, complemented by carved gadrooned detailing along the upper corners. Standing 52 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 48.5 cm deep, the piece provides a substantial storage volume suitable for a period gentleman's library or a formal dining room. In a contemporary home, this antique box works effectively as a statement floor-standing storage chest or a distinctive side table in a study, living room, or hallway. The rich grain patterns of the walnut timber and the detailed animalistic foot carvings provide strong visual interest while maintaining the utilitarian design characteristic of early nineteenth-century furniture. The compact yet deep proportions allow the container to hold various household items while occupying a modest footprint against interior walls.

FAQs

A cellarette is a wooden container or chest designed to store and cool wine bottles, popular in dining rooms during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The sarcophagus form features tapered sides and a stepped lid inspired by classical antiquity.

Georgian cellarettes were constructed from hardwoods such as figured walnut or mahogany, often featuring lead linings inside to hold ice and prevent moisture damage. Outer joinery included hand-cut dovetails, carved timber feet, and brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate hand-cut dovetails, natural wear patterns, original lock mechanisms, and historic lead or zinc linings. Timber surfaces typically show authentic patination and veneer craftsmanship from the eighteenth or early nineteenth century.

A sarcophagus cellarette can be positioned beneath a sideboard, in a dining room alcove, or within a study. Its distinctive geometric profile and wood grain provide historical texture to both modern and traditional rooms.

Clean the timber using a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the surface finish. Keep the object away from heat sources and direct sunlight to avoid veneer cracking or colour fading.
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