Antique French Ornate Bronze Cut Glass Tantalus
Antique French dore bronze Tantalus executed in the Renaissance revival taste circa 1870. The well cast bronze case centering a hinged lid opening to the lift out interior holding four decanters and thirteen stems. Each with an etch decorated body in a grapevine pattern. Sides with bevel glass inserts with deep star cut centers. Exterior of the case resting on four stylized acanthus scroll feet. Case approximately 11 1/2 in. x 14 in. x 11 1/2 in. Good condition with mild surface wear, missing one stem. Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local third party shipper for USA and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
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Antique French dore bronze Tantalus executed in the Renaissance revival taste circa 1870. The well cast bronze case centering a hinged lid opening to the lift out interior holding four decanters and thirteen stems. Each with an etch decorated body in a grapevine pattern. Sides with bevel glass inserts with deep star cut centers. Exterior of the case resting on four stylized acanthus scroll feet. Case approximately 11 1/2 in. x 14 in. x 11 1/2 in. Good condition with mild surface wear, missing one stem. Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local third party shipper for USA and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
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