French Tantalus by Baccarat signed c.1900

Antique late-19th century French exquisite solid silver-gilt liqueur service, consisting of 4 liqueur bottles, 24 cups, 4 labels and a mirror set serving tray. Made in the Louis XVI style decorated with pronounced beaded boarders, laurel garlands and wrapped ribbons, the oval tray on four leaf capped legs and mounted with two handles. The four glass bottles are hand etched with floral decorations and set with 4 silver mounted stoppers, the four labels inscribed; cognac, chartreuse, curaçao, and cherry-brandy, and presented with 24 glass mounted cups and richly gilded glass holders. A truly superb and very rare set, made by undoubtedly the finest French silversmith. Hallmarked French Silver Minerva (950 standard), Paris, Maker's mark MON ODIOT...

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