Amboyna Decanter Box

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1860, unusual amboyna and metal inlaid decanter box. The rectangular box has a double brass inlaid top with a design panel to the centre with brass and coloured enamels. The top on the front is hinged and opens to reveal 16 glasses and 4 decanters. The sides of the decanter box are hinged, swinging open and the glasses are mounted on small walnut brackets. The 4 decanters sit on a slightly recessed section with brass inlay and wood separating dividers, and there are 2 removable slides. There are 2 styles of glasses in the decanter box. The double brass inlay continues around the sides and it stands on a raised, enclosed ogee-shaped plinth. Beneath this there is a small half round beading and a further small block.

Physical Dimensions

Height

25cm (9.84")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

27cm (10.63")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA466643

Dealers Internal Reference

24593

Description

Circa 1860, unusual amboyna and metal inlaid decanter box.

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The rectangular box has a double brass inlaid top with a design panel to the centre with brass and coloured enamels.

Georgian Antiques

The top on the front is hinged and opens to reveal 16 glasses and 4 decanters. The sides of the decanter box are hinged, swinging open and the glasses are mounted on small walnut brackets. The 4 decanters sit on a slightly recessed section with brass inlay and wood separating dividers, and there are 2 removable slides. There are 2 styles of glasses in the decanter box. The double brass inlay continues around the sides and it stands on a raised, enclosed ogee-shaped plinth. Beneath this there is a small half round beading and a further small block.