Antique 19th century mahogany liquor cellar or tantalus box with purple velvet lined fitted interior and brass mounts. Exposed dovetail corner joinery. With some 19th century glass liquor bottles including Spotts & Hawk gin, Wolfe's Schnapps, and two with remnants of hand-written paper labels. Retaining one gilt cordial glass, five gilt decanters with hand-written paper labels c. 1830's/40's. Dimensions: (Box) H 10.5" x W 16.25" x D 11" Condition: Lacking original glasses. Scattered surface marks and scratches to wood. Bottles with decay to two corks. Some wear and surface losses to velvet lining. Wear consistent with age and use. No key. One decanter lacking stopper; one decanter lacking completely.

All the items in this auction remain at our Gallery in Norwalk, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Wednesday, March 4th - Friday, March 10th, WEEKDAYS ONLY, 9-5. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.