George III Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Carrier
ENGLAND, CIRCA 1770
20 x 29 x 28.5 cm
7 ¾ x 11 ½ x 11 ¼ in
7 ¾ x 11 ½ x 11 ¼ in
7099
The body of rectangular form with canted corners and two bands of brass, with original lead lining and four divisions issuing from a central lead post, surmounted by a shaped...
The body of rectangular form with canted corners and two bands of brass, with original lead lining and four divisions issuing from a central lead post, surmounted by a shaped brass carrying handle.
This is a rare form of portable or table wine cooler; 18th Century bottle carriers generally did not incorporate lead lining, while the traditional cooler would be of larger format with a draining tap on a stand.
This is a rare form of portable or table wine cooler; 18th Century bottle carriers generally did not incorporate lead lining, while the traditional cooler would be of larger format with a draining tap on a stand.