Story Antique Clocks - Established 1990.
Story Antique Clocks are leading specialists in quality antique longcase clocks, bracket clocks, Viennese wall clocks, marine chronometers and antique barometers.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order, supplied with a twelve month mechanical guarantee.
All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist, who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Three Decanter Tantalus & Games Box
This is a fine quality late 19th Century Victorian antique inlaid walnut three decanter tantalus and games box that is beautifully figured walnut profusely inlaid with floral decoration to the front, top and sides. It has shaped brass mounts to the upper section corners and brass carrying handles to the sides. The centre top with a brass engraved presentation plaque dated 1899. Beneath the original bevel edged mirror and fitted compartment with three square cut glass decanters and original faceted glass stoppers.
The three decanters are in excellent condition with no damage, each having a hallmarked silver plaque on a silver chain for brandy, port and sherry.
There is a secret compartment in the base, which springs open by pressing the secret button in front of the central decanter, revealing playing cards with score markers.
Please contact us for further details and delivery information / price.
measurements
Height:
31 cm
Width:
34 cm
Depth:
27 cm
measurements
declaration
Story Antique Clocks has clarified that the Victorian Inlaid Walnut Three Decanter Tantalus & Games Box (LA511041) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1890
declaration
condition
condition
In very good condition with a fine patination and colour.