DESCRIPTION: An hexagonal mahogany wine cooler, the top and body with broad brass bindings, the interior with its original lead linings. Interior with seven bottles capacity. Wine-coolers and Cellarets were widely used from the18th century and throughout the 19th century for chilling wine. They tend to be wooden, often mahogany or oak strengthened with brass bands to the outer edge, and lead-lined with a bung to release melted ice.
CIRCA: 19th Century.
DIMENSIONS: H: 27 7/8" W: 18" D: 16".
CONDITION: Antique condition. Missing key. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.