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19857

A Napoleon III Inlaid Cave à Liqueur

A Napoleon III Inlaid Cave à Liqueur

Dimensions: H: 11 in / 28 cm  |  W: 14 in / 35 cm  |  D: 10.5 in / 27 cm

PRICE: £4,500

19857

A Napoleon III Inlaid Cave à Liqueur

A decorative and convivial object of the 19th century, the casket finely veneered with walnut, bois noirci, the bevelled glass sides and top within frames of brass and mother-of-pearl marquetry, the drinks box enclosing a complete service of four cut-crystal stoppered decanters and sixteen matching glasses.
French, circa 1860

Designed to offer a refined presentation of various liqueurs, the ensemble reflects the bourgeois tradition of leisurely luncheons and intimate dinners, where the enjoyment of exceptional digestifs became an art. This period saw a flourishing of herbal liqueurs such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, and Bénédictine which emerged alongside older favourites like vin de noix and ratafia.

REF No. 9526

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