Cellaret with Period Bottles and Glasses
British, late 18th/early 19th century, on a modern stand, shell patera inlaid lid opening to a well-fitted interior set with 12 parcel gilt bottles, shell-inlaid front, modern stand with drink slide over dovetailed drawer; with four related cordials and small serving tray, 32 x 18 x 13-3/4 in. box with crack and separation at top, some warping at front, damage to several interior bottles with one lacking stopper and with extensive breaks, four others with breaks and losses at necks and rims, two cordials with extensive breaks. Provenance: Collection of John and Scottie Austin, Williamsburg, Virginia
Condition
box with crack and separation at top, some warping at front, damage to several interior bottles with one lacking stopper and with extensive breaks, four others with breaks and losses at necks and rims, two cordials with extensive breaks