£800 - £1,000
A superb quality 19th century French boulle marquetry drinks cabinet, all over tortoiseshell and brass marquetry inlay with serpentine front, the rising lid activating a sprung interior with original cut-glass decanters and drinking glasses, cabinet width 14", height 11", the inner rosewood tray lifting out and fitted with original set of 4 square gilded cut-glass decanters and 16 drinking glasses
Outer cabinet is in immaculate bright condition, no splits or damage, tray and gilt-metal mounts also perfect, glasses and decanters are all the original set, gilding is generally good and bright with very light rubbing on the stoppers, but one stopper has large chip under the edge, one glass has been broken and re-glued and a number have tiny chips on the stems
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
27.6% inc VAT*
