A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH NAPOLEON III STYLE WOODEN CAVE A LIQUEUR

the box painted with black lacquer on the exterior with gilt foliate detailing, the top monogrammed AM, a lift top door and swing side doors, the interior stained and polished with four decanters and and sixteen cordial glasses; height of box: 29 cm (11 3/8 in.), height of cordial glasses: 7cm (3 in.) height of decanters: 20 cm (8 in.)

CONDITION
The box appears in age-appropriate condition. Visible cracking and lifting to the lacquer, most notably along the top edges. A loss of lacquer to the left side panel measuring 2 cm (1 in.). Surface dust visible to the interior as well as to the decanter and cordial glasses.

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