FRENCH NAPOLEAN III BOULLE, BURLED WALNUT & KINGWOOD TANTALUS,Circa 1860. Rectangular case having serpentine front, raised on ball feet. Cover and front inlaid with brass, mother of pearl and kingwood. Hinged cover opens to interior with a lift out gilt metal tray holding two etched decanters and fourteen etched cordials. Original lock and key is present. - 10 1/2" high x 12 7/8" wide x 9 13/16" deep. Estimate $400-500
Lacking two decanters.Two splits to the bottom of case, some lifting of brass inlay to the cover.