Lot Details
Lot 63
Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Inlaid Walnut Cave a Liqueur
The serpentine-shaped top above a conforming hinged case opening to reveal a tray with three hand blown gilt decorated colorless glass decanters and ten footed glasses en suite. Height of case 10 3/4 inches, width 13 1/4 inches, depth 10 inches, height of decanter 7 3/4 inches.
Estate of a Washington, D.C. Philanthropist
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $750 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Losses to inlay; cordials and decanters appear to be in good condition; drawer does not close or lock properly; wear to gilding on glassware; break repaired on case top; ring mounts for 16 cordials so six are missing.
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