Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Wine Cellarette Cooler 1810 Paintings a theme which became particularly

a theme which became particularly pronounced in an abstract expressionist style after the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of the Second World War

75" long X 18" tall X 15

the box fitted with a chain to keep the lid open and a substantial lock to the front

"Parterre at Casa de Mateus

The base of the desk has a pair of drawers with pierced brass escutcheons & handles and corresponding circular brass bosses

Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Wine Cellarette Cooler 1810 Paintings a theme which became particularlyA fine and large antique Georgian Regency period mahogany wine cellarette, circa 1810. This large cellarette is of sarcophagus shape and displays the influence of neoclassicism in the late 18th century, the hinged lid with a central rectangular tablet above sloped sides, to the interior is the original galvanized tin liner which would easily accommodate a full case of wine. The base of taped form with a stepped plinth and raised on compressed bun feet