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Black Forest “Cave De Liqueur”
Elmgarden
for sale €2,282     $2,477
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Black Forest “Cave De Liqueur”

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Black Forest “Cave de Liqueur”

This is a wonderful piece of Craftsmanship it is a Carved Tantalus or Cave de Liqueur with 4 Decanters and 16 Shot Glasses

The cabinet has bevelled Glass panels to the front back and sides with charming Carved Leaves in the Black Forest style, the lid lifts upward and then falls back allowing the front to be open for ease of access.

The interior stand is also carved, this is removable so it can sit separately when the liqueurs are being poured.

Inside we have 4 decanters and 16 liqueur glasses, these are quite charming, they are daintily etched, there are slightly different patterns on 6 of the glasses

The Cave is 12” high, 17” wide and 12” deep

TGY56

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Black Forest Cave De Liqueur to the 19th Century.

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SA1177784
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TGY56
Description
Black Forest “Cave de Liqueur”
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This is a wonderful piece of Craftsmanship it is a Carved Tantalus or Cave de Liqueur with 4 Decanters and 16 Shot Glasses.
Elmgarden

The cabinet has bevelled Glass panels to the front back and sides with charming Carved Leaves in the Black Forest style, the lid lifts upward and then falls back allowing the front to be open for ease of access.

fig 1. A carved wooden Black Forest liqueur box with glass panels enclosing etched glass decanters and small glasses.
fig 1. Black Forest “Cave De Liqueur”

The interior stand is also carved, this is removable so it can sit separately when the liqueurs are being poured.

Inside we have 4 decanters and 16 liqueur glasses, these are quite charming, they are daintily etched, there are slightly different patterns on 6 of the glasses

The Cave is 12” high, 17” wide and 12” deep

TGY56

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Black Forest Cave De Liqueur to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177784
Dealers Internal Ref
TGY56
Elmgarden
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Archive I A carved wooden Black Forest liqueur box with glass panels enclosing etched glass decanters and small glasses.

Black Forest “Cave De Liqueur”

Archive II A carved wooden Black Forest liqueur box with glass panels enclosing etched glass decanters and small glasses. View II
Archive III A carved wooden Black Forest liqueur box with glass panels enclosing etched glass decanters and small glasses. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A carved wooden Black Forest liqueur box with glass panels enclosing etched glass decanters and small glasses.
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Archive VII A carved wooden Black Forest liqueur box with glass panels enclosing etched glass decanters and small glasses. View VII
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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A carved wooden Black Forest liqueur box with glass panels enclosing etched glass decanters and small glasses.
Black Forest “Cave de Liqueur”
Ref: SA1177784
A carved wooden Black Forest liqueur box with glass panels enclosing etched glass decanters and small glasses.
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FAQs

A cave de liqueur is a specialised European portable liqueur box designed to hold decanters and matching glasses, often featuring intricate hand-carved or inlaid wooden casing.

Black Forest pieces were typically crafted from local dense hardwoods such as lindenwood, walnut, or oak, paired with fitted glass panels and hand-etched glass decanters and tumblers.

Authentic items display high-relief naturalistic hand carving depicting realistic foliage, branches, or forest motifs, paired with period glass etching and original brass hinges or lock mechanisms.

Position the piece as a focal point on a dining room sideboard, drinks cabinet, or console table to add historical texture and sculptural interest.

Dust the carved woodwork gently using a soft-bristled brush and apply natural beeswax periodically, while washing glass components carefully by hand with lukewarm water and mild detergent.
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