A George III oval mahogany wine cooler probably Irish, early 19th century

with tapering reeded sides with applied with roundels, and a lead lined interior, on turned feet with inset leather castors

Purchased Charles Lumb and Sons Ltd, Harrogate, circa 1960

Good general condition. Lead lining appears to have been re-newed. Good colour and patina.
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The present cellaret relates to a design for a cellaret by Robert Adam for Kenwood House, shown illustrated Peter Ward-Jackson, English Furniture Designs of the Eighteenth century, London, 1984, pl. 229 and also pl.233 which shows another design for a cellaret for Osterley Park.

 For comparison, a similar wine-cooler can be seen in a photograph of the interior of 8 Ely Place, Dublin,  Irish Georgian Society, 1911, vol. II, pl. CI., which suggests that the present lot could also be of Irish origin and manufacture.

For further comparison see Christie`s London, The Legend of Dick Turpin Part I, 9th March 2006, lot 247 for a very similar cellaret, sold £27,600 incl. premium.