Interesting cylindrical machine for auction in UK.

[Dulcetto]

It’s difficult to judge an item without actually seeing it. There’s a few things that don’t look quite right to me. Whilst wing nuts were used I doubt they would be used where they can be obviously seen on a round fine inlaid cabinet. Also the back bracket is mounted on poorly fitting wood and then there’s the depth of the bucket (now the motor housing). Personally I would put my money on a Wine Cooler, early 20th Century in the Sheraton Style. Close examination might reveal that the inside was once metal lined or maybe still is. The lid now being the motor board.

I think you are spot on Jamie. As you have pointed out , the way the back bracket fixes is not of any quality and also I think the positioning of its mounting - flange to be too high up to be aesthetically pleasing. I would put money on the whole thing being a creation of recent times.

[Phono48]

fabricated as above description

I agree, it was a wine cooler.

[CarlosV]

I agree, it was a wine cooler.

Then it is a double benefit, you can enjoy the music while sipping a glass of cold pinot gris.

[jamiegramo]

Well at least it wasn’t an original Georgian Cellarette. Actually I like Sheraton revival pieces like this, they are often more showy than the originals. Years ago the pre-1830 purists would have had me shot for saying that.

With the interest in wine antiques it does, however, seem a shame this has had those holes drilled in it.