It was listed by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Mahogany Wine Cooler to the 1850s.
To each end are brass lion head handles. The lead liner has a drain to the bottom which means it can hold water and be emptied wherever and when required. It is supported on its original brass castors for portability.
Although this item is not stamped as such, the sheer quality and many of the carved and brass features point to this having been made by the famous firm of cabinet makers – Gillows of Lancaster.
Wine coolers were originally used to hold ice blocks to keep bottles of wine cool in warmer months. Over the years, with the invention of refridgerators, their use has often changed to decorative flower arrangements, such as in some of the images here. They make a fantastic welcome greeting in hallways, receptions and hotels/guest houses.
The imitation flowers have been arranged and fashioned in ‘oasis’ to exactly fit this cellarette and may be purchased for an additional £275.
Dimensions: H: 24 inches W: 28 inches D:19 inches
Dated: c.1850-70.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Mahogany Wine Cooler to the 1850s.
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Fine 19th Century Quality Mahogany Wine Cooler / Cellarette
