French Boulle & Tortoise Shell Tantalus with Case,

19th c., the locking hinged lid opens upwards to reveal a removable handled tray holding four gilt decorated decanters and having slots for sixteen cordials, five lacking. Decanter 8", cordials 2.75", case 10.25" x 12.5" x 9.25"

Case with some overall loss to the shell and breaks to the brass overlay, an expected shrinkage crack to the bottom of the case. One decanter with chips to the bottom corners; cordials with no apparent rim chips all though several minor base nicks.

$500 - 800