antique-french-inlaid-tantalus
Lot 3275
Antique French Inlaid Tantalus
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, Paris, mahogany with light wood inlay, dual hinged lid lifts upwards and hinged case sides swing outward to reveal an interior fitted for (4) cut glass decanters, (16) cut glass cordials, and two hidden side compartments, marked by maker "No. 18th Th. Année A. Hayet rue Chapon" [Théodore Année & Amédée Hayet].

9 x 11 1/2 in.

From the Collection of a Gentleman, Greensboro, North Carolina

Case with expected scratches and dents due to age and use, small loss under lid, (1) area of separation on top of lid; retains (3) decanters and (15) cordials; (1) decanter with chips on bottle, (1) decanter with chip on bottom corner, (1) cordial with repair at stem, (1) with chip on underside, (2) with chips on bowl, (1) with chipping and scratching at bottom of bowl; cracking and repair to decanter compartments; lacking key; overall good condition with beautiful inlay on exterior and interior.