Cave à liqueur, wood and ground crystal, 19th century. Height 24x30x22 cm In marquetry inlaid wood on the upper part of the box. Interior finished in wood: in the central part accommodation for four bottles each with their stoppers, original. The two side doors open outward with designated spaces for No. 6 small glasses on each side, for a total of No. 12 original small glasses. The box is supported by four small turned wooden feet. Complete with key.

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