Liquor Caddy, Paul Dupré Lafon

Paul Dupré Lafon
Liquor Caddy

circa 1930s
comprising fourteen pieces, including two decanters with stoppers, ten glasses, one caddy and one key
crystal, parchment-covered wood, chrome
caddy: 9 ⅛ x 13 ¾ x 6 in. (23.2 x 34.9 x 15.2 cm)
decanters with stoppers: 7 ⅝ in. (19.4 cm) high each, 3 ⅛ in. (7.9 cm) diameter each
glasses: 2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm) high each, 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm) diameter each

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. The chrome surfaces present with scattered scratches, scuffing and instances of light pitting consistent with age and gentle use. The parchment is in well-preserved condition and displays scattered surface scratches, abrasions, faint discolorations and areas of minor crackling and lifting consistent with age and gentle use. The lower tier of the caddy presents with a few small losses to the parchment, the largest measuring approximately ¼ x ⅜ in. Two corners of the lower tier present with fine cracks to the parchment, the largest measuring approximately ¾ inch long, stable. The crystal surfaces are in excellent condition with very faint scattered surface scratches, scuffing and minute chips concentrated to the edges as consistent with age and gentle use. The interiors of the decanters present with light surface soiling. The caddy is offered together with a period key which is functional.

Provenance:
Galerie Vallois, Paris, 2002