Description

Early C19th Regency period brass-mounted mahogany cellarette or wine-cooler of classical sarcophagus form with a noble armorial.
Figured and flamed mahogany cellarette raised on exaggerated carved leaf-wrapped lion�s paw feet with original concealed brass castors beneath , having a stepped lid with a central acanthus-leaf carved oblong block. The ovoid panelled front bearing a large cast brass noble or heraldic device to the centre, featuring a seated stag-hound , his raised paw upon an antlered stag�s head , above a baronial bar .
The panelled ends both with well-defined cast brass lion�s mask ring handles . The brass hinged lid fitted with a brass restraining chain , revealing a capacious polished interior capable of holding a dozen or more bottles of wine and spirits.
Fitted with the original brass lock and key .
In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina to the well-selected grade of mahogany.
A practical and decorative cellarette of good scale and proportions.
Possibly Irish .
H 19�
W 32�
D 19�
Ireland c.1820
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 239