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Nineteenth Century Mahogany Wine Cooler
Ropeworks Antiques
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Nineteenth Century Mahogany Wine Cooler

19th century
Description

A good mid Nineteenth century Mahogany wine cooler of generous proportions retaining the original castors.

In very good condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cooler to the 1850s.

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SA933567
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A good mid Nineteenth century Mahogany wine cooler of generous proportions retaining the original castors.

In very good condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cooler to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA933567
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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A nineteenth-century mahogany sarcophagus-shaped wine cooler featuring carved acanthus corner brackets and raised moulded panels.
Nineteenth century Mahogany wine cooler
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A nineteenth-century mahogany sarcophagus-shaped wine cooler featuring carved acanthus corner brackets and raised moulded panels.
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A wine cooler or cellarette is a piece of wooden dining room furniture designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to store and chill wine bottles. Often constructed in a sarcophagus or octagonal shape, these pieces held ice alongside zinc- or lead-lined compartments to maintain beverage temperatures before modern refrigeration.

Nineteenth-century wine coolers were typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or oak, often decorated with flame veneers and carved foliage motifs. Internal sections were frequently lined with zinc or lead to hold ice melt without causing moisture damage to the outer timber structure.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural shrinkage across wider timber panels, and original zinc or lead linings inside the chest. Look for hand-carved details such as acanthus leaves or lion mask handles, alongside age-appropriate wear and natural patination along the base and interior edges.

A mahogany cellarette serves as a statement storage piece in a dining room, hallway, or living space. Position it along a primary wall or beneath a console table to add historical depth, using its top surface to display books, decorative ceramics, or modern glassware.

Preserve the mahogany finish by placing the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping or veneer cracking. Dust regularly with a soft cotton cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and maintain its deep lustre.
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