A French inlaid walnut and Thuja liqueur tantalus box, Second half 19th century, rectangular with a serpentine front, having brass edging, delicate mother-of-pearl floral inlay, meandering brass stringing and contrasting timbers, a shaped brass cartouche to the top and front with mother-of-pearl embellishments, the interior with a removable cast gilt bronze and wood bottle and glasses stand, height 27.5 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 25 cm