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Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur

$4,450per set
£3,378.36per set
€3,864.13per set
CA$6,217.30per set
A$6,914.99per set
CHF 3,610.79per set
MX$84,148.07per set
NOK 46,115.33per set
SEK 43,248.05per set
DKK 28,839.47per set
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Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur. Create an elegant bar area with this outstanding carved Black Forest tantalus or “cavé à liqueur”, direct from France, c1880. The motif on the case carvings is faux bois (carvings that emulate wood branches and planks), with the front having dimensional Black Forest carved foliage around the beveled glass. The faux bois carvings continue throughout the sides and top, around all five of the original beveled glass insets. The carved hinged top opens upward to reveal the FULL SERVICE SET of 16 etched glass cordials and 4 etched decanters with stoppers!! The set rests within the original removeable carrier having a wood base and two tier silver metal caddy. Superb craftsmanship, circa late 1800s. Please note these antique Black Forest liquor boxes are exceedingly difficult to find, particularly with original carrier, decanters and cordials; just imagine the addition this tantalus would make to any entertainment area! Measurements: 11.5” ht. x 16.75” x 12.75”. Inside case, approx. 9” ht. x 12.25” x 8.5”. 16 cordials, approx. 2.75” ht. 4 decanters with stoppers, approx. 8” ht. NOTE: All of our antiques are direct from Europe. I personally select each item for the quality, design, and unique characteristics that you will always find in our distinctive inventory at Geaux Vintage Antiques. …” with all that, why ‘Geaux’ anywhere else?” …
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 22
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Crystal,Wood,Beveled,Etched,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This item is in very good condition(near excellent) with normal signs of age, use, dings, scratches, imperfections. Key included, but old locks are not guaranteed. Included multiple photos should be considered an integral part of the description.
  • Seller Location:
    Shreveport, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20051stDibs: LU5109141542612

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