19th Century Parquetry and Mahogany Cave à Liqueur, 6 Decorated Decanters, 2 Glasses- 9 Pieces

Description

Mid 19th c., Austrian, cave à liqueur. A mahogany veneer case with mixed wood rope border inlay, opening to a … more Mid 19th c., Austrian, cave à liqueur. A mahogany veneer case with mixed wood rope border inlay, opening to a fitted case with a red fabric lined interior. The case holds six gilt decorated decanters and two liqueur glasses, one gilt decorated. The case, which has a locking mechanism (key not retained), sits on brass feet.

This is a very attractive cave à liqueur. The squared off shape of the bottles is a lovely component and the gilt decoration on the stoppers adds an additional level of detail.

Dimensions:
9"h x 10"l x 7"w

Condition:
Good, wood case with light wear including nicks and scratches, crack in base, glass showing some rubbing to gilding, one glass likely replaced and without gilding, lacking key.

Provenance
A Private Collection, 405 East 56th St, NYC less