AN EDWARDIAN STYLE MARQUETRY INLAID AND PAINTED SATINWOOD FOUR BOTTLE TANTALUS, 20TH CENTURY, the square form pagoda style hinged top with sides of boxwood inlaid scrolling and entwined foliate stems, opening to a deep blue moiré silk lined interior lid over a four compartment fitted interior within pairs of beveled glass panes, above a stepped molding base on a conforming plinth with white berried and green painted curling leafy stems, raised on spreading molded corner feet, height: 19 1/2", width: 13 3/4", depth: 13 3/4"; including four square form crystal decanters with diamond pattern cut sides and faceted sphere form stoppers, height: 10", width: 4", depth: 4".          Provenance: Collection of Karen Mudd, Woodlands, Texas.

Good condition with some expected small nicks scattered throughout, a few small pieces of inlay lacking, surface buildup, and normal light wear. The crystal decanters are in good shape with two stoppers having small chips on the stem while one decanter has a negligible tiny edge flea bite on the rim.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.