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Description:
Oak Liquor Case or Tantalus, late 19th century, silver-mounted, with two cut glass decanters, and sterling silver liquor tags, ht. including handle 14 in.
Estimate $100-150
interior of one stopper with a number of chips, larger loss to interior of other. Both imperfections are hidden when the stoppers are in. The wood is a little dry and the silverplate mountings are a little tarnished, but it could be cleaned up nicely.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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