Furniture & Works of Art - 17th November 2009

Lot 114

A George III mahogany and brass bound oval wine cooler

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £750

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Description

A George III mahogany and brass bound oval wine cooler, attributed to Gillows, with lion's mask handles, 8.25in (20.5cm) h, 27.5in (69.7cm) w, 20.5in (51.6cm) d. Rings lacking. See: S.E. Stuart, 'Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840', Woodbridge, 2008, Volume 1, page 315, plate 355, for a similar example at Thirsk Hall, North Yorkshire.,