Description
Circa 1770. An exhibition quality George III mahogany and brass bound cellarette on stand, the octagonal top in matching feather mahogany, with a caddy fore-edge, with brass banding beneath with original axe head drop on the front, the deep hinged top opens to reveal a stylish, polished and lead lined interior, octagonal shape with capacity for eight bottles and a large aperture in the center all capped in mahogany, with banding on the top and the bottom of the wine cellar, and a pair of substantial cast brass lifting handles, the front with a brass tap, resting on a ( separate) mahogany base with a beaded panel and simple frieze, supporting four stout square legs with a shape section on the top with ribbing on the fore-edge, braced by cruciform stretchers with original castors beneath.
Provenance: Monteith House, Historical Seat of the Clan Maxwell.
80cm High, 52cm x 52cm
