A George III mahogany and brass bound wine cooler
A George III mahogany and brass bound wine cooler, circa 1780, of oval form with flanking lion mask handles and removable shallow liner, on a stand incorporating late 18th century and later elements, 57cm high overall the oval cooler 64cm long, 46cm wide
Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, Marks and stains and some loss and wear to polish, this would benefit from a clean and sympathetic repolish overall, the brass bindings also dull in appearance and would also benefit from a polish and clean. Some old splits and cracks, mainly to the sides, some old chips and small losses to some veneers, Handles appear to be original, The legs to the base appear to be 20th century replacements, they are overall in keeping with the cooler, the stand overall may be later associated to the cooler,
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A George III mahogany and brass bound wine cooler, circa 1780, of oval form with flanking lion mask handles and removable shallow liner, on a stand incorporating late 18th century and later elements, 57cm high overall the oval cooler 64cm long, 46cm wide
Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, Marks and stains and some loss and wear to polish, this would benefit from a clean and sympathetic repolish overall, the brass bindings also dull in appearance and would also benefit from a polish and clean. Some old splits and cracks, mainly to the sides, some old chips and small losses to some veneers, Handles appear to be original, The legs to the base appear to be 20th century replacements, they are overall in keeping with the cooler, the stand overall may be later associated to the cooler,
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