French Boulle Marquetry Tantalus Liquor Cabinet - Napoleon III Era For Sale

This is an antique French Napoleon III-style liquor cabinet from the Belle Epoque period, known as a "cave à liqueur" or tantalus. It boasts a polished finish and measures 10.5 inches in height, 13.5 inches in width, and 10.25 inches in depth. The cabinet features an elegant Boulle inlay on both the lid and front, which is a marquetry technique using brass and tortoiseshell. Inside, a removable caddy houses a complete 16-piece glassware set, including four wheel-cut decanters and eight cordial glasses.