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19th Century French Napoleon III Period Drinks Box with Decanters and Glasses
$6,186.78
£4,500
€5,293.71
CA$8,470.02
A$9,489.15
CHF 4,939.10
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NOK 62,917.49
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A Napoleon III Inlaid Cave à Liqueur
A decorative and convivial object of the 19th century, the casket finely veneered with walnut, bois noirci, the bevelled glass sides and top within frames of brass and mother-of-pearl marquetry, the drinks box enclosing a complete service of four cut-crystal stoppered decanters and sixteen matching glasses.
French, circa 1860
Dimensions: H: 11 in / 28 cm W: 14 in / 35 cm D: 10.5 in / 27 cm
Designed to offer a refined presentation of various liqueurs, the ensemble reflects the bourgeois tradition of leisurely luncheons and intimate dinners, where the enjoyment of exceptional digestifs became an art. This period saw a flourishing of herbal liqueurs such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, and Bénédictine which emerged alongside older favourites like vin de noix and ratafia.
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 95261stDibs: LU954745889802
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Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time!
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