$1,500
French, late 19th/ early 20th century. Napoleon III style burled walnut, brass, and mother of pearl inlaid Cave a Liqueur or tantalus decanter stand & box, the rectangular case with serpentine front and raised on four feet, the case front and top decorated with floral medallions to center inlaid with mother of pearl flowers on brass vines within an ebonized wood cartouche set within a burled panel overall bordered by complimentary inlaid bands and floral cartouches, the case's hinged lid opening to reveal a gilt brass decanter set with four bottle form decanters and sixteen stemmed cordials set in tiered stand with reeded squared handle at center, the glass decorated wtih gilt foliated and key patterns. Apparently unmarked. Case approximate height 11.5", width 13.75", depth 11".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-17
