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Cellarette or Wine Cooler
Cellarette or Wine Cooler
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Cellarette or Wine Cooler

Artist (American, active 1816–1825)
Dateabout 1820
Mediummahogany with mahogany veneer
Dimensions59 x 52.7 x 88.3 cm (23 1/4 x 20 3/4 x 34 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineGift of Stephen Salisbury III
Object number1899.18
DescriptionEmpire style; paneled front, four lion's claw feet.
Label TextA very specialized form of furniture, this cellarette is lined with tin and equipped with a lock. It held ice water for chilling bottles and was probably used for wine storage as well.ProvenanceStephen Salisbury, Worcester;
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