Details
Description
French cave à liqueur of the Napoleon III period, c. 1860–1880 — a Second Empire dining-room essential, the locked decorative … Read more French cave à liqueur of the Napoleon III period, c. 1860–1880 — a Second Empire dining-room essential, the locked decorative case used to serve cognac and liqueur after dinner. Gilt brass framework with beveled glass on four sides, hinged top, mirrored base. Second Empire decorative vocabulary throughout: egg-and-dart cornice, foliate cast ornament, four acanthus scroll feet. Interior brass rack holds four spiral-threaded crystal decanters with faceted ball stoppers and gilt collars. Fourteen cordial glasses included; eight original to the set (spiral threading, gilt rims), six are later replacements in a different pattern. 11.5 × 12.5 × 9.5 in. Good condition. See less
- Dimensions
- 12.5ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 11.5ʺH
- Styles
- Napoleon III
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Crystal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Good. Case structurally sound, gilt brass intact with light age-appropriate wear, all glass panels intact and unbroken, hinged top operates … moreGood. Case structurally sound, gilt brass intact with light age-appropriate wear, all glass panels intact and unbroken, hinged top operates correctly, mirrored base in good condition. Decanters and original glasses without chips. Replacement glasses serviceable. less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Steuben Glass Carafes and Decanters
- Arteriors Home Carafes and Decanters
- Borosilicate Glass Carafes and Decanters
- Libbey Glass Co. Carafes and Decanters
- Vicke Lindstrand Carafes and Decanters
- Leather Carafes and Decanters
- Amber Carafes and Decanters
- Blenko Carafes and Decanters
- Whiskey Decanters
- Blue Carafes and Decanters
- Italian Carafes and Decanters
- Green Carafes and Decanters
- Blown Glass Carafes and Decanters
- Mid-Century Modern Carafes and Decanters
- Silver Carafes and Decanters
- Red Carafes and Decanters
- Ceramic Carafes and Decanters
- Liquor Decanters
- Purple Carafes and Decanters
- Glass Murano Carafes and Decanters
- Gold Carafes and Decanters
- Carafes and Decanters in Santa Fe
- Joel Myers Carafes and Decanters
- Carl Auböck Carafes and Decanters
- Rosenthal Carafes and Decanters