NAPOLEON III EBONIZED & BRASS INLAID TANTALUS,Late 19th Century. Unmarked. Rectangular ebonized box with brass string inlay, with unmonogramed brass plate to top; hinged top and sides, open to lift out tray holding four etched decanters and ten etched glasses. Box is raised on pad feet. Key is present with this lot. - 10 1/4" high x 12 5/8" wide x 9 3/4" deep. Estimate $250-300
Minor chips to one of the stoppers. The balance of the glassware is very good. Temporary repair to one of the supports on the tray insert. Minor crazing to the surface of the box associated with age.
