Tantalus Set with Shell Inlay

Tantalus Set with Shell Inlay

British, 19th century. A Tantalus set with inlaid shell decorations on top, front, and sides, opening to an interior with six fitted compartments holding five gilt decorated decanters, with key; box ht. 8, wd. 12, dp. 7.5 in.
Condition Report: Age splits to wood, including veneer and inlay. One glass decanter missing and loss to gilding on others.