Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
It consists of three cut crystal liquor bottles with stoppers, a pair of engraved shot glasses, a silver plated tray and a fitted cribbage board, all housed in a magnificent mahogany casket with shell inlaid decoration and satinwood and boxwood line inlay.
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When you open the tantalus a sprung section pops out, it contains two packs of playing cards and a pair of dice and the markers for the cribbage board. Above this are three silver plated coasters.
The fold down section is fitted with a useful silver plated serving tray above a drawer containing a set of dominoes and more playing cards.
It is fitted with the original working high quality lock complete with key.
Condition:
In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 35 cm x Width 37 cm x Depth 27 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches
Our reference: A3783
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Regent Antiques Profile Page
Regent Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Antique Victorian Shell Inlaid Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
