Fine and Possibly Unique Oval and Brass Bound George III Bottle Carrier

Magnificent antique George III oval mahogany brass bound wine cooler having the original lead lined interior, three original oval brass bands, original brass handles and supported by...

Flowers or Champagne? Or Both? George III Brass Bound Mahogany Wine Cooler or Cellaret, Third-quarter of 18th century The George III brass-bound mahogany wine cooler or cellar...

Hexagonal hinged top opening to a lead lined interior, conforming base with brass strapping and side handles, square tapered legs, casters.

Hexagonal hinged lid with brass gallery over a conforming case, the interior fitted for bottles, sides with brass strapping and carry handles, raised on square tapered legs with span...

Hexagonal hinged top with lead lined interior, conforming case with brass strapping, raised on square tapered legs with spandrels at top of legs.

An English mahogany wine waiter or bottle carrier / stand. Of superb color and patination. Mid-18th century, late George II period, circa 1750-1760. This rare, larger-than-usual Georgian example, retains its original lion mask gilt-brass mounts, and has survived with its original fretted angles. Rare to find in this excellent condition in view of the considerable use to which it would have put been during the last 260 years. These scarce open-topped Chippendale period wine waiters serve as bottle carriers raised on legs, with brass castors. They were designed to allow bottles to be circulated around a dining room for guests to help themselves. They had divisions, separated from their stands, and also had a central arched-shaped carrying handle. When not-in-use these wine waiters, or wine wagons...