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Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Cave à Liqueur, 19th Century

Item Details

Type Cave à Liqueur, 4 Decanters, 11 Cordial Glasses
Brand French maker
Materials Wood, Brass, Lacquer, Glass
Period 19th Century, Antique
Date 1848-1870
Origin France
Additional Information Inlaid with engraved brass and tortoise.
  • National and international law prohibits the exportation of tortoiseshell. As EBTH follows CITES regulations, bidding must be reserved to residents of the United States, excluding California and New York. Please note that Everything But The House regularly sells items of historical significance and, from time to time, some of these items might be considered controversial in nature. It is the role of Everything But The House to offer these items for sale as sensitively as possible, with equal respect to all. Furthermore, please know that all items sold on our website are legally obtained and offered for sale in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Condition

- repairs to stems of two glasses (one blue, one clear); chipping to stoppers; glasses and decanters may not be original to this cabinet, two different sets; crackling to faux tortoiseshell lacquer; general surface wear and scratches; key included; split in lid; one piece of brass trim missing from front left corner; patina; some lifting to brass inlay on lid.

Dimensions

13.0" W x 10.75" H x 9.5" D

- measurement of cabinet closed.

Item #

ITMG425996

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