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Lot 175: Antique Tantalus Cabinet, Decanter & Cordial Set

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $50 - $500

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Antique or vintage tantalus case with leaf motif housing a tray with decanters and cordials. Case is painted green and gold features carved leaves in relief. Tray holds four decanters and 12 cordial glasses. Currently included in the set: 3 matching decanters (1 extra stopper included), 1 other decanter (cracked), a set of 7 matching cordials, a set of 3 matching cordials, and a pair of matching cordials. Decanters have hanging enameled metal labels that say Anisette, Kirsch, Rhum, and Curacao, respectively. It is unknown which glass items are original to the case, but it appears that it may be the set with 3 decanters and 7 cordials, which appear to share a pattern. Case has a lock – lock is untested and no key is present.


10.5"H x 16"W x 13"D

Condition: General wear throughout from age and use including patina, loss of finish, scratches, scuffs, small chips, etc. One decanter is cracked.