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THBFRENCH NAPOLEON III BRASS-INLAID CAVE A LIQUEUR
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8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveOct 13, 2024
To include the contents of the prominent San Antonio Holt Family's Terrell Hills home featuring Fine French furnishings by Francois Linke, Paul Sormani, and much more. Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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- Lot Description
French Napoleon III period cave a liqueur, late 19th c., ebonized case with Boulle-style cut-brass inlay, enclosing a removable cradle fitted with (4) etched glass decanters and stoppers, (16) cordial cups, (three) of a varied pattern, top cartouche monogramed VB, case: approx 10.75"h, 12.75"w, 10"d, 10.5lbs total
Condition
10.4.24-LOT 3013: I note that the cave a liqueur set is presently intact, all hinged panels operate smoothly, the case exhibits some typical minor wear, rubs, and crazing to the lacquer and finish, there is light evidence of old woodworm,mostly contained to the edges of the hinged lid, the lower left of central cartouche has a small area of lifted veneer that is pushing a segment of brass inlay upwards (see image), this appears to remain securely, side panels show stable splits, two with filled reinforcement (see images), there is a small area of trim loss noted at lower back right edge of case, all mentioned commensurate with origin, age and use, all crystal elements are intact, one cordial having a minor chip to rim, another cordial intact with small hairline at base of stem, all decanter stoppers have varied degrees of typical chips to the bottom of stopper, most being very minor, the vibrance of the gilt metal candle is well-preserved with very light patination
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