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Leather Wrapped Book Form Tantalus and Two Wood Boxes

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Leather Wrapped Book Form Tantalus and Two Wood Boxes

Item Details

Description

Leather Wrapped Book Form Tantalus and Two Wood Boxes

The tantalus with fitted interior, two decanters and four cups.

The boxes comprising:

An oval stained wood box

A stained burlwood box

The largest 5 1/4 x 8 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.

Condition

Each with wear. The tantalus with wear and losses to the leather, one glass element missing. The oval box with repairs and losses, lacking key. The burl box with wear and losses to the stain, the hinge is slightly popped and the cover does not close completely. Otherwise in good condition.

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.