Lot 214

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Tantalus Box

Estimate: $200 - $400

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 century, burl wood throughout, hinged lid and two side panels opening to open interior with fitted gilt bronze mounted carrier, scrolled gilt bronze handles and feet, 10-3/4 x 13-1/4 x 10-3/4 in.; with two glass and gilt decorated decanters, 8-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered scratches, bumps, and cracks throughout, some chips and losses to veneers, especially at lower banding; decanters with scattered scratches, some chips and breaks to corners; one decanter with several breaks and repairs to rim
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