Description

Elegant C18th George III period mahogany oval brass-bound wine-cooler on stand .
Of traditional coopered stave construction with two broad brass bands to the gently tapering body . Fitted with shaped brass carrying handles to the ends.
The oval cooler sitting on the original loose stand raised on tapering square-section supports of slightly splayed design having carved block shoulders where they join the oval stand, fitted with tall , tapering box-section brass castors with �barrel� type wheels.
The stand having a moulded edge , top of the stand having a concentric moulding to locate the oval body upon .
The vacant interior possibly having had the lead liner removed, now with an associated zinc tray with raised edges suitable perhaps to stand wine bottles or plants on if used as a jardiniere.
In excellent original condition, having one minor historic repair to underside of the stand above one leg, though completely strong and stable . The whole having a rich colour and patina with no gaps or loose sections to the staved body .
A classic Georgian mahogany wine-cooler of restrained design.
H (full) 25�
W 24�
D 18�
England c.1770
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 .
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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.
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