Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Mar 25, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 441
French Gilt Bronze and Acid Etched Glass Tantalus
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th/20th century, lift top case, fitted with gilt bronze mask mounts, paw form feet, acid etched side panels, revealing removable interior, four glass decanters with spherical faceted stoppers, acid etched foliate decoration, 16 glass cordials, mirrored interior base, with key, 11-1/4 x 16 x 12-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Charleston, South Carolina Collection
Condition
some discoloration to gilt bronze mounts, residue to glass, bottles dirty interiors, one stopper stuck in bottle, wear to gilt painted decoration, locked, does not open
