This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date.
The Cave a Liqueur features an ormolu case with glass panels and an 'up and over' lid enclosing a gilt bronze frame containing sixteen small glasses and four decanters with stoppers, on all on finely cast paw feet. One decanter with a Bacarrat label to the underside
The glasses and decanters are beautifully engraved with geometric decoration.
As seen in the upcoming Ridley Scott historical film Napoleon.
It is an absolutely superb set which is sure to attract a lot of attention.
Condition:
In really excellent condition with no damage, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 29 x width 37 x depth 30
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x width 1 foot, 3 inches x depth 1 foot
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In 1764 King Louis XV of France gave permission to found a glassworks in the town of Baccarat in the Lorraine region in eastern France to Prince Bishop Cardinal Louis-Joseph de Laval...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Glass