Tantalus - 19th century - Lockable wooden box with burl wood paneling and two re…

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Tantalus - 19th century - Lockable wooden box with burl wood paneling and two retractable brass handles, containing four decanters with stoppers and six small goblets of colorless glass with stone cut, removable brass stand decorated with sphinxes. Overall 24 x 20.5 x 18.8 cm. - Significant signs of age, the glasses chipped and one carafe glued to the neck.

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Tantalus - 19th century - Lockable wooden box with burl wood

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