A GEORGE II ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY WINE-COOLER

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A GEORGE II ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY WINE-COOLER
Of tapering octangular shape with a moulded edge and base, the sides with lion-mask foliage and shell carrying-handles, one short section of the foot moulding to one end replaced
26¾ in. (68 cm.) wide; 8½ in. (21.5 cm.) high; 17¾ in. (45.5 cm.) deep

拍品专文

A wine-cooler with almost identical lion-mask and foliage and shell handles, was sold by H.J. Joel, Esq., Childwick Bury, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, Christie's house sale, 15 May 1978, lot 91.
There is a similar wine-cooler with lion-mask handles at Syon House, Middlesex.