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Pair of Exhibition Quality Whytock & Reid Cellerettes
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Pair of Exhibition Quality Whytock & Reid Cellerettes

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1900. A quality pair of mahogany Cellerettes by ‘Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh’. The rectangular tops with a stylish cartouche shaped inlaid pattern in the center with quarter matching burr walnut, banded in kingwood with flame mahogany sides. The tops with a simple fore edge are hinged and opens to reveal uninterrupted interior, one has a metal liner. The shaped front with a similar pattern to the top, with curved concave sections and canted corners with flame mahogany facing, the sides with quarter matching flame mahogany and a pair of cast brass French style gilded brass handles with foliate casting on the ends. On the front and sides is a shaped frieze and all resting on four stylish ’Whytock & Reid’, ‘Lorimeresque’ style feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Cellerette Pair to the 1900s.

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SA999450
Dealers Internal Reference
0750
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Circa 1900. A quality pair of mahogany Cellerettes by ‘Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh’.
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The rectangular tops with a stylish cartouche shaped inlaid pattern in the center with quarter matching burr walnut, banded in kingwood with flame mahogany sides.
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The tops with a simple fore edge are hinged and opens to reveal uninterrupted interior, one has a metal liner. The shaped front with a similar pattern to the top, with curved concave sections and canted corners with flame mahogany facing, the sides with quarter matching flame mahogany and a pair of cast brass French style gilded brass handles with foliate casting on the ends. On the front and sides is a shaped frieze and all resting on four stylish ’Whytock & Reid’, ‘Lorimeresque’ style feet.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Cellerette Pair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA999450
Dealers Internal Ref
0750
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A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet.
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Archive I A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet.

Pair of Exhibition Quality Whytock & Reid Cellerettes

Archive II A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet. View II
Archive III A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet. View VII
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A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet.
Pair of Exhibition Quality Whytock & Reid Cellerettes
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A pair of polished walnut cellerettes featuring intricate marquetry cartouches on the front and top panels, brass carrying handles, and scrolled bracket feet.
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  • ObjectCellerettes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Marquetry, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry cartouche, scrolled bracket feet, brass side handles, hinged lid
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This Edwardian pair of exhibition quality cellerettes from around 1900 is constructed in warm brown walnut, burr walnut, marquetry, and brass. Each rectangular piece features a hinged lid with an inlaid cartouche, supported by brass side handles with foliate casting and four scrolled bracket feet with shaped aprons. The exterior displays quarter matching burr walnut and flame mahogany finishes alongside decorative banding. Measuring 42 cm high by 51 cm wide and 39 cm deep, these compact items suit placement in a gentleman's library or beside a fireplace alcove as traditional storage units for bottles or accessories within a domestic interior.

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Originating in the eighteenth century, a cellerette was designed as a portable storage chest for wine and liquor bottles in dining rooms. Often fitted with internal partitions or linings, these pieces allowed hosts to keep beverages accessible near the dining table.

High-grade hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood were standard for external construction, often accented with marquetry, inlay, and brass hardware. Internal compartments frequently utilised tin, zinc, or wood dividers to organize bottle storage.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass drop handles, and natural age-related oxidisation on interior surfaces and hardware. Genuine pieces also exhibit subtle variations in hand-carved mouldings and original lock mechanisms.

A cellerette functions effectively as an accent table, drinks cabinet, or decorative storage piece in a contemporary living or dining space. Placing a pair in a room scheme adds symmetry and historical depth.

Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth maintains the finish, while occasional applications of high-quality beeswax protect the veneer. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or fading of the timber.
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