£1,400
A superb quality 19th century French Boulle marquetry drinks cabinet, allover 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 35cm, height 28cm, 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 with no splits or damage, a few very minor repairs to the tortoiseshell, 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 1 stopper has a large chip under the edge, 1 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*
