We take the exceptional honor in offering for sale this exceptional 18th Century George III period sarcophagus formed mahogany & ebony inlaid cellarette. These early wine and bottle storage cabinets are extremely choice & difficult to find being extremely prized among knowledgeable collectors of fine antiques. You are looking at one of the best in the United States market place. It has its original zinc liner (almost always missing in the few we see) in a very tasteful green paint finish. The ice which cools the drinks housed inside ultimately melts which makes having the liner so important for understanding how these cellarettes functioned. The zinc liner creates a barrier between the mahogany and the water inside protecting the case from the detrimental effects water can have on wood. The form of this case is simply amazing in one of the most precise of cabinet making techniques. It has its original lock, hinges, and a lion head brass pull with ring. We note it has a replaced top period brass pull which opens the lid & perhaps had tiny decorative feet at one time. The base is encased with large latticed molding which accentuates the case wonderfully. We quite often find that collectors of antiques will often try to sell us their beautiful furnishings and artworks but will never want to part with anything related to wine or liquor. To even find a cellarette of this size which has both historical and decorative significance is a true delight and we sincerely hope that the next person to own this will cherish it as we have. The cellarette is 31 1/2" long, 20" wide and 15" tall.

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BAY COLONY ANTIQUES

 Bay Colony Antiques is a dedicated group of New England antique dealers from Springfield, Massachusetts. We have a large inventory of fine antiques ranging from Early American, Federal, Chippendale, Empire, Centennial, Victorian, 20th Century custom mahogany, Art Deco and mid-century modern antique furniture along with decorative arts from across the globe. Our network of contacts and associates reaches across the United States. We strive to make your on-line buying experience as easy and pleasant as possible. If you require immediate assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. If you would like to know about any number of our services including appraisals and restoration, please ask us about our website for more information. We accept all major credit cards and are delighted to answer any questions that you may have or provide services you may need.

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         Bay Colony Antiques carefully examines each and every item that we offer for sale. Any noteworthy flaw on any product we offer that comes to our attention is disclosed. Please understand we deal in a very high volume of goods. Due to delicate nature of antique furniture & decorative art each piece is subject to reasonable wear and tear. We cannot describe items to minutia. We simply do not sell goods with major issues. We completely avoid them. We have expert woodworkers and re-finishers on staff to service any piece of furniture we offer. We represent all merchandise in absolute good faith and to the very best of our ability. All sales are final, items sold as is where is & subject to Massachusetts General Laws. All Massachusetts residents are subject to a 6.25% sales tax unless you possess a valid resale number from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We do not accept returns so please, ask all questions prior to submitting an offer or purchasing. We have a zero tolerance policy for non-paying buyers. Any offer we accept is a binding legal sale subject to the conditions herein.

SHIPPING & DELIVERIES

 Bay Colony Antiques delivers within a 175 mile range of zip code 01105 for a low cost flat rate. We specialize in servicing New York City  at extremely reasonable rates. Please call us to obtain a fast shipping quote. Anything outside of our delivery range will be shipped via freight class shipping with our preferred carrier. Smaller non freight class ground shipments are sent via the USPS Priority Mail (Parcel Post on larger items) or Fed Ex. Freight class shipping is the fastest most cost effective method of shipping large items. We can reach anywhere in America with a large shipment within 7-10 business days. Each customer is responsible for the cost of the materials required to crate and palletize their purchase. A nominal fee which each customer is responsible for. We buy crating materials in bulk to save you excessive costs. The materials required for proper crating of items for their safe transit is so specialized we may need up to 7-10 business days to make sure we get absolutely what is required & do the best job possible. We go the extra mile by designing premium customized furniture crates for the ultimate protection of your purchase free of labor costs. We ship from our facility with a loading dock on a major trucking artery. This and our volume Shippers discount & create a substantially lower cost to you. The least expensive method of shipping is business to business with loading docks. Next is a business without a dock and the last option is shipping to a resident. We are sending your shipments with Freight Carriers not furniture movers who bring the items into your home. You are provided with curbside delivery of your shipments. We can get you special services in certain cases but you are responsible for telling us you require them and their additional costs. If you instruct our shippers to provide services beyond curbside deliveries we are responsible for any additional costs and charged for these services & maintain our right to collect the costs of these charges for services we did not authorize or were prepaid for. We urge all customers to obtain special coverage and protection for their freight class shipments provided through Freight Brokers or independent third party insurance providers. In some cases it’s simply not needed but on certain delicate shipments we have to insist upon it. This is designed to protect your investment.

MERCHANDISE PICK UP AND STORAGE

You are welcome to come to our facilities to pick up your purchases free of charge. You can expect friendly knowledgeable help loading your purchase in your vehicle. We ask that you come ready to transport your purchase by having ample pads or blankets to protect your item in transit. We don’t like to send nice people off with things tied to roof racks & do not desire to charge storage fees but we are holding some purchases for years now at both substantial costs to us & under no contract to. We are not a storage facility. We are happy to hold your items for a reasonable pre-agreed upon period. Beyond or absent any specified contract a $50.00 dollar per week storage fee will apply.