Coolers Collection

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Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt)
2607251 Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt) by Storr, Paul (1771-1844); height: 32.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Colourful apartment building with shuttered windows and air conditioning units

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Colourful apartment building with shuttered windows and air conditioning units

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Colourful apartment building with shuttered windows and air conditioning units

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Colourful apartment building with shuttered windows and air conditioning units

Water coolers, spirit barrels, etc, Plate 41
Water coolers, spirit barrels, syphons, seltzogenes, refrigerative and syphon filters, Plate 41, in a range of styles. Date: circa 1880s

Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century.. Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century

Pair of Wine Bottle Coolers (seaux a demi-bouteilles ordinaires); Model originally designed in 1753 by Jean-Claude Duplessis pere, French, about 1695 - 1774, active Sevres, France 1745/1748 - 1774

British Gentlemen at Sir Horace Manns Home in Florence, Thomas Patch, 1725-1782, British

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An ice bar with champagne coolers in pure ice. At Vinordic. Nicolas Feuillatte, Pommery, Palmer. At the Vinordic wine trade show. Stockholm. Sweden, Europe

An overturned lorry spills its load, Cheyne Walk
Road traffic accident - an overturned lorry spills its load of water coolers across the road at 91 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea

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Coolers have a rich history rooted in the Middle East, particularly among Arab cultures. These fascinating objects were not only functional but also held great significance in trade and social gatherings. One remarkable example is a pair of George IV wine coolers from 1827, crafted with exquisite silver-gilt. These elegant pieces showcased the opulence and refinement of their time, serving as status symbols for those who owned them. Intriguingly, they were not limited to preserving wines alone. Water coolers and spirit barrels played an essential role in quenching thirsts during scorching Arabian summers or long trade journeys across the desert. Plate 41 depicts various types used throughout history - each uniquely designed to serve different purposes. From cooling water to storing spirits, these vessels demonstrate the ingenuity and adaptability of ancient craftsmen. The Porter brewery powered by a steam-engine in the late 18th century revolutionized cooler production on a larger scale. This innovation allowed for increased efficiency and mass production, making coolers more accessible to people from all walks of life. Even British gentlemen visiting Sir Horace Mann's home in Florence during Thomas Patch's era (1725-1782) enjoyed using wine bottle coolers known as "seaux a demi-bouteilles ordinaires. " These stylish accessories added sophistication to their gatherings while keeping their favorite beverages at optimal temperatures. Not all instances involving they can glamorous; sometimes accidents happen too. In one unfortunate incident captured by EU28 PKA0091 photograph, an overturned lorry spills its load on Cheyne Walk street - revealing shattered bottles once stored within sturdy containers like these very same coolers we admire today. From Arabians trading precious goods across vast deserts to British gentlemen savoring fine wines abroad, it is evident that they have transcended time and geography. Their historical significance continues to captivate us as they remind us of our shared human desire to preserve and enjoy life's pleasures.