A LATE VICTORIAN CARVED WALNUT AND BEVELED GLASS

A LATE VICTORIAN CARVED WALNUT AND BEVELED GLASS TANTALUS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the box form rectangular hinged case with beveled glass sides and leaf tip above demi floret molded trim, enclosing a stylized undulating leafy vine and anthemion detailed frame, opening to a removable gilt brass stand with four small corner decanters with stoppers and sides of etched floral within cut trellis decoration, centering fourteen similarly detailed liqueur glasses and one associated aperitif glass, including one key. Height: 11 1/2" Width: 14 3/4" Depth: 11 1/4" Dimensions: Condition Report: Good condition overall with some normal wear including some expected small scratches, chips, age cracks, old repairs and light surface buildup. The stand is designed for sixteen liqueur glasses and four bottles. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."