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An oak Captain's tantalus chest
An oak Captain's tantalus chest
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Description
19th century, the dual-handled oak case with applied silver-plated embellishments, the locking hinged lift-top fitted with two liqueur stems and a fitted cribbage board over an arrangement of three cut-glass decanters and three fitted silver-plated ashtrays, above a pull-out arrangement of three cubbies containing cribbage pegs and game chips, the drop-front panel fitted with a silver-plated serving tray and a single handled drawer, with key, overall: 13.875'' H x 15'' W x 11.25'' D, est: $600/900
Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA
Condition
Overall good condition, with general minor scattered scratches, nicks and wear to case commensurate with age. Scattered nicks, chips and fleabites to decanters, the largest an approximately .5'' x .25'' chip to collar and a .75'' x .5'' shallow chip to terminal of one stopper. Fitted space for cribbage board lacking left side hinge.
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An oak Captain's tantalus chest

Estimate $600 - $900
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Starting Price $300
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