French Gutta Percha Mounted Burlwood Tantalus

Circa 1870s, burl and rosewood veneers, ebonized moldings, gutta percha relief mounts decorated with bacchanalian putti and goat scene to the top, winged putti and portrait medallion to the obverse, opens to a gilt brass tantalus rack with assembled glassware, including a decanter without stopper and thirteen cordial stems, unsigned.

11 1/2 x 15 x 11 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Some small areas of loss to veneers; some nicks to the trim; crack to the base panel.