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Re: Interesting cylindrical machine for auction in UK.

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:54 am
by Dulcetto
jamiegramo wrote: Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:04 pm 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.

Re: Interesting cylindrical machine for auction in UK.

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:18 am
by Phono48
soundgen wrote: Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:29 amfabricated as above description
I agree, it was a wine cooler.

Re: Interesting cylindrical machine for auction in UK.

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:15 am
by CarlosV
Phono48 wrote: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:18 am

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.

Re: Interesting cylindrical machine for auction in UK.

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 12:22 pm
by 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.