Early George III Oval Planter
SOLD
EARLY GEORGE III NEO-CLASSICAL OVAL MAHOGANY PLANTER
ENGLAND OR IRELAND CIRCA 1780
Length 35 ¼” (89.5cm) Width 22” (56cm) Height 15 ½” (39cm) Depth of liner 7” (18cm)
The tapering ribbed central fascia is bordered by a fluted band above and below,
Each of these narrow bands is interspersed with rounded paterae above each foot. The four octagonal feet have inset castors. There is a 20th century removable two handled zinc tray which conceals the original but worn lead lining.
A very similar planter/wine cooler was sold in Sotheby’s New York 9th February 2025 lot 1560 for $ 21600
£8500
