Wine cooler
about 1790
Object PlaceEngland
Medium/TechniqueMahogany, mahogany veneers, original tin liner
Dimensions71.12 cm (28 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John S. Ames
Accession number66.973
On View
On viewClassificationsFurniture
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In formal dining rooms, a wine cooler could be moved beside the dinner table within reach of the host. A removable metal liner held ice to chill several bottles, and casters allowed such heavy furniture to be moved with ease.
about 1800
1790–1800
1790–1800
