August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3069
Belle Epoque Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Tantalus
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Belle Epoque Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Tantalus, the gilt bronze frame with foliate designs to top, and with scrolling foliate designs over flat square feet to base, the beveled glass panels to front and sides cut with large, radiating star; the fitted interior with four bottles and sixteen liqueur low stem glasses within, each engraved with bands of foliate and ribbon designs, the stoppers with prismatic, cut glass ball stoppers.
{Approximate dimensions: 12 1/2" H. x 14 3/8 " W. x 12" D.}.
Condition
In good condition overall, with minimal surface wear and scratches. Stoppers with minuscule nicks to edges and a couple with small, shallow chips, flea bites, bottles with rubbing to interiors where stoppers are inserted, metal with minor rubbing, pitting, patina. Please contact the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.
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