Title
A Newport Cellaret on Stand
Date
18th century
Description
A RARE NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND CELLARET ON STAND (American, late 18th century) of rectangular outline, fitted at either side with brass carrying handles, and a lifting top that opens to disclose twelve compartments containing nine contemporary glass bottles with glass stoppers and two wide-necked jars with tops. One compartment is empty. The conforming stand contains a drawer in the frieze, and is raised on square legs with pierced angle brackets. Fashioned in Oriental Chippendale style.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
Cherry
Extent
31" x 23"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives.
Identifier
PSNC.6376
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