Cellaret or Bottle Case on Stand
Exceptionally Fine Proportions & Rich, Early Surface
Walnut with yellow pine
Eastern North Carolina – probably Bertie County
Unknown maker
Circa 1790
18” W; 14” D; 41” H
Few cellarets of the exceptional quality and appeal as this example have survived the two plus centuries of service in such fine condition and so little evidence of wear. At least one (recorded by MESDA field researchers and possibly two other cellarets that were likely from the same shop are known. ….. Research ongoing.
