Object Description
This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date.
It consists of three cut crystal liquor bottles with stoppers, a pair of engraved shot glasses, a silver plated tray and a fitted cribbage board, all housed in a magnificent mahogany casket with shell inlaid decoration and satinwood and boxwood line inlay. The interior is lined with a bevelled mirro and it is accented with silver plated handles and details .
When you open the tantalus a sprung section pops out, it contains two packs of playing cards and a pair of dice and the markers for the cribbage board. Above this are three silver plated coasters.
The fold down section is fitted with a useful silver plated serving tray above a drawer containing a set of dominoes and more playing cards.
It is fitted with the original working high quality lock complete with key.
Condition:
In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 35 cm x Width 37 cm x Depth 27 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches
Our reference: A3783