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Gilt and Gesso has dated this piece to the Regency era.
An impressive scale Regency sarcophagus wine cooler-cellarette in the manner of Thomas Hope, measuring 65cm wide and featuring brass lions mask handles, ebony inset stringing to the top and gardrooned supports.
The fine quality, mahogany cellarette opens to reveal an its original lead/zinc interior liner. The lid operates on its original hinge with original lock and brass escutcheon, no key.
The cellarette is now consigned to our workshop to address the minor veneer issues and an even wax polish.
A heavy, well constructed cellarette from a skilled workshop in mostly excellent condition. Currently consigned to our workshop for the minor veneer issues, even wax and fit a key
Dimensions
Width 65cm
Height 51cm
Depth 43cm
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Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.
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Gilt and Gesso has dated this piece to the Regency era.
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A Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette 65cm Wide, C1830 Manner of Thomas Hope
