Antique French Gilt Bronze Tantalus

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This lovely gilt bronze and glass tantalus dates from the mid 19th century and features four decanters with stoppers and fifteen glasses with raised gilt decorations.  12 x 13.75 x 11.5 in; 30.5 x 34.9 x 29.2 cm).  One glass is missing.   The underside is reinforced with cardboard, and there are scratches, rubbing wear and oxidation, all consistent with age and use, plus a bend to the bronze mount above the keyhole. 

 

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-2353
Quantity
1
Category
Alcohol & Tobacco
SubCategory
Wine & Wineries
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
19th Century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
brozne