What did they store inside?

These boxes held valuable household commodities like tea leaves, wine bottles, sewing implements, stationery, or coal. Larger scaled sarcophagus forms served dining and entertaining needs as cellarettes, while tabletop versions secured dry goods and personal letters.

How do I spot a Regency piece?

Regency examples display sharp classical proportions, bold flame mahogany veneers, and restrained mounts in brass or ormolu. They draw heavily on ancient Roman and Greek architectural motifs following the archaeological discoveries of the era.

Are lead liners original?

Many wine coolers retain their original fitted lead linings designed to contain melting ice and protect the timber framework. These linings are soldered at the joints and shaped to accommodate specific bottle sizes of the period.

Where were they placed?

Larger cellarettes stood directly on the floor beneath dining room sideboards or tables for easy access during meals. Smaller tea caddies and work boxes sat atop sofa tables, chests of drawers, or dedicated pier tables in the principal reception rooms.

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A mahogany sarcophagus box is a disciplined container formed in classical architectural lines, prized for storing tea, wine or valuables with architectural gravitas.

C19th Regency Period Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellarette.

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C19th Regency Period Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellarette.

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Georgian Mahogany Cellerate

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Regency Wine Cooler / Cellerette in Sarcophogas Shape with Paw Feet

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Regency Sarcophagus Wine Cooler

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C19th Regency Period Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellarette.

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