French, third quarter 19th century, the highly decorated hinged case opens to reveal a fitted interior with removable gilt-metal mounted serving tray holding sixteen parcel gilt cut and polished stems, and four conforming decanters having ground pontils, the whole rising on turned brass feet, 10 x 12-1/2 x 9-1/2 in.. Condition: one hinge is broken, slight checking of wood on sides, one glass with crack and chip, two with corner flakes. Provenance: Private Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

one hinge is broken, slight checking of wood on sides, one glass with crack and chip, two with corner flakes