Late 19th Century Boulle Style Cave a Liqueur
Item Details
An antique cave a liqueur in the style of French cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle. This lockable box features intricate brass acanthus leaves and scrolls inlaid to a mottled red veneer. It contains a pierced mahogany tone frame containing four glass decanters and eight cordial glasses. Each square decanter is accented with a faceted stopper and hanging shell tag, inscribed: ‘Kirsch’, ‘Curaçao’, ‘Fine Champagne’, and ‘Anisette’. The cordial glasses feature a faceted bowl and square pedestal base. The box is finished with carved wooden trim to the edges and rests on four arrow feet. The set bears no discernible maker’s marks and is likely dated to the late 19th century.
Condition
- peeling and chips to veneer; spots of tarnish to metal components; two chips to Curaçao tag; wear to inscriptions on tag; one wooden corner piece needs reaffixed; spots of wear to finish on back of box; item would benefit from cleaning; at least one small chip to cordial glass rim; one cordial glass does not match set; lock mechanism is untested; several scuffs and small cracks to base.
Dimensions
- measures case.
Item #
18DAL055-211
