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Tromp L'Oeil Book Motif Tantalus Music Box

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Tromp L'Oeil Book Motif Tantalus Music Box

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Description

French tromp l'oeil stack of gilt tooled leather bound books opening to reveal musical tantalus set with two small liquor decanters and five cordial cups, embedded with Thorens Swiss movement with label at bottom inscribed: "Thorens Movement Le pont de la riviere Kway." 5.75" H x 8.5" W x 5.5" D. Surface wear to leather finish including abrasions to edges, fraying, etc. one decanter missing stopper.

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Tromp L'Oeil Book Motif Tantalus Music Box

Name: Tromp L'Oeil Book Motif Tantalus Music Box
SKU: 87509926
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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