A Fine George III Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler

Name: A Fine George III Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA935916
Price: 1850 GBP
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An octagonal George III mahogany cellarette featuring brass binding, side handles, starburst lid inlay, and a four-legged stand.

A fine George III mahogany brass bound wine cooler

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ObjectWine Coolers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsOctagonal body, Brass binding, Starburst top inlay, Square tapered legs
SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This Georgian period wine cooler dates from the eighteenth century, presenting an octagonal body crafted from rich brown mahogany with a waxed patina. The hinged lid incorporates a central starburst inlay, while polished brass bands wrap the upper and lower sections of the container and its stand. Drop handles are fitted to the sides, a brass keyhole escutcheon sits on the front with a key inserted, and a yellow tassel hangs below. The cooler rests upon four square tapered legs that terminate in small feet. Measuring 69 cm high, 44 cm wide and 44 cm deep, the piece functions well in an empty corner of a traditional dining room or living space as a decorative accent or container.

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A cellarette is an eighteenth-century dining room piece crafted to hold and chill bottles of wine during formal meals. Popular during the George III period, these freestanding containers were often octagonal or oval and equipped with brass binding.

Georgian cellarettes were primarily constructed from dense mahogany, frequently bound with polished brass hoops and fitted with brass drop handles. The interiors originally contained zinc or lead linings to hold ice water without damaging the timber.

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass fittings with natural surface patination, and secondary woods such as pine or oak in non-visible interior areas. The base stand should display proportion and construction techniques aligned with late eighteenth-century cabinetmaking.

An antique cellarette serves effectively as an occasional side table or standalone decorative piece in a living room, study, or hallway. Its interior offers discreet storage while the rich mahogany and brass work lend historical depth to modern schemes.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually, buffing gently with the grain. Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations to prevent wood shrinkage or cracking.

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A Fine George III Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler