Wine cooler
Wedgwood
Category
Ceramics
Date
Feb 1868
Materials
Earthenware
Measurements
390 mm (Height); 375 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Barlaston
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Basildon Park, Berkshire
NT 266463.1
Caption
A popular method of chilling wine in the 19th century was to stand the bottles in decorative containers such as this triple wine cooler. Cold water or ice could be poured in around the standing bottles to keep them cool. This cooler, with its carved grape motif, is made of caneware - a textured stoneware that is buff-coloured when left unglazed.
Summary
Caneware triple wine cooler, the interior having three cylindrical bottle holders, decorated with vines and with three pierced handles, one being on the lid. Bears the mark 'FGW' on the base.
Marks and inscriptions
Bears the mark 'FGW' on the base
Makers and roles
Wedgwood, manufacturer