Cellarette

Object/Artifact

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Cellarette

Entry/Object ID

GHS 2567

Description

Octagonal-shaped celleratte with inlaid band around edges of top. Hinged top, brass hinges and lock; two brass bands around upper section; one brass band on lower section; brass lug handles on each end; metal (possibly zinc) lined interior with center divider, square tapered legs. Federal/Hepplewhite style.

Made/Created

Date made

1785 - 1815

Dimensions

Height

2-11/16 in

Width

24-3/4 in

Material

Mahogany

Provenance

Notes

Donated by the Florence K. Baker estate, September 1977.