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March 2003 Art & Antiques Online Auction

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143. Inlaid Tantalus Box, 19th Century

Black lacquered footed tantalus with brass, ivory, copper and mother of pearl inlay work. Lid has inlaid plaque of brass suitable for monograming. Surrounded by ivory inlaid cherubs, grapes and leaves. Interior has four 7-1/2" stoppered decanters and sixteen 3" glasses. All glass is etched with a foliate pattern. Interior has unpainted wood with glossy finish.



2,200/2,800
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