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An ebonised tantalus with cut crystal decanters, circa 1865,…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
5-Jun-2011
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Description:
An ebonised tantalus with cut crystal decanters, circa 1865, the cubic sarcophagus shaped lidded box with a Sheffield plate Crown and lion paw finial above inscribed Salutem Sola Virtute (salvation by virtue alone), the lid opening to reveal a fitted interior containing twin decanters each engraved Ascot cup day 1865 and with General Peel and Ely respectively, 35 cm high.
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Recreations & Pursuits: Alcohol - Tantalus & Liqueur Sets