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Antique Ebonized & Gilt Wood ‘Cave a Liqueur’ Drinks Box, French, C. 1880

Name: Antique Ebonized & Gilt Wood ‘Cave a Liqueur’ Drinks Box, French, C. 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1033061
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Judy Fox Antiques

Description

Superb antique wood ‘Cave a Liqueur’, drinks box. This French, ‘Cave a Liqueur’ or drinks caddy, is slightly larger than the standard size, with a hinged lid and doors. The main ebonized body of the box is decorated with beautiful gilt wood relief panels. The one on the top surface depicts cherubs sitting upon a ram set within an oval medallion, the front has a cameo of a lady held by two cherubs and the side ones are decorated with naturalistic forms.

The doors open to reveal 4 x gilded crystal decanters with stoppers, plus 16 x gilded stem glasses, set within a removable caddy. Standing on 4 x round bun feet. Complete with original working lock and key.

Condition: Very Good Antique Condition

French, 1880

Dimensions: 38 Cms Width x 29 Cms D x 30 Cms Height

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Declaration

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1033061

Dealers Internal Reference

JF 277

Dealers Notes

Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.

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Description

Superb antique wood ‘Cave a Liqueur’, drinks box.

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This French, ‘Cave a Liqueur’ or drinks caddy, is slightly larger than the standard size, with a hinged lid and doors.

Judy Fox Antiques

The main ebonized body of the box is decorated with beautiful gilt wood relief panels. The one on the top surface depicts cherubs sitting upon a ram set within an oval medallion, the front has a cameo of a lady held by two cherubs and the side ones are decorated with naturalistic forms.

fig 1. Antique Ebonized & Gilt Wood ‘Cave a Liqueur’ Drinks Box, French, C. 1880

The doors open to reveal 4 x gilded crystal decanters with stoppers, plus 16 x gilded stem glasses, set within a removable caddy. Standing on 4 x round bun feet. Complete with original working lock and key.

Condition: Very Good Antique Condition

French, 1880

Dimensions: 38 Cms Width x 29 Cms D x 30 Cms Height