SET OF FOUR OLD SHEFFIELD WINE COOLERS.

SET OF FOUR OLD SHEFFIELD WINE COOLERS. Unmarked, England, Late 18th Century. Four identical coolers made in three parts having a cylindrical bucket form with drop ring handles, flaring molded bases and felt lined bottoms. Each having an engraved crown, arm and sword crest. Removable capped top has pierced gallery and fits onto a removable cylinder. The coolers are marked “1”, “2”, “3” and “4” on the top side by handle. NOTE: Woolworth records indicate that an identical set of four is illustrated and recorded in H. N. Veitch, Sheffield Plate page 142. Also, this is one of the earliest specimens of wine cooler, developed from the Wine slide, they were intended to slide along the table. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (FW Woolworth Dept. Store). SIZE: 6” h x 8” w including handles. CONDITION: One with corrosion at bottom of liner. There is some copper color showing, some small dimples. Generally very good. 9-29514 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	605	$7,475.00	SET OF FOUR OLD SHEFFIELD WINE COOLERS. Unmarked, England, Late 18th Century. Four identical coolers made in three parts having a cylindrical bucket form with drop ring handles, flaring molded bases and felt lined bottoms. Each having an engraved crown, arm and sword crest. Removable capped top has pierced gallery and fits onto a removable cylinder. The coolers are marked “1”, “2”, “3” and “4” on the top side by handle. NOTE: Woolworth records indicate that an identical set of four is illustrated and recorded in H. N. Veitch, Sheffield Plate page 142. Also, this is one of the earliest specimens of wine cooler, developed from the Wine slide, they were intended to slide along the table. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (FW Woolworth Dept. Store). SIZE: 6” h x 8” w including handles. CONDITION: One with corrosion at bottom of liner. There is some copper color showing, some small dimples. Generally very good. 9-29514 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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