Tantalus, late 20th c., rosewood frame with brass mounts, single sliding compartment with lock mechanism, square cut-glass decanter, and stopper, brass tag reading "designed by G & A Keeling," stopper with chip to end, approx 14"h, 7.5"w, 7.75"d, 7.75lbs total

10.27.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 2281- the tantalus is accompanied by a key and the lock operates smoothly, the decanter sits in the lined drawer, liner shows slight wear, once the lock is turned the drawer can be pulled out to access the bottle, as described there is a makers tag to interior at back, the wood frame is sturdy, exhibiting only minimal wear, metal mount at front has slight remnants of cleaning residue and patination, the glass decanter is intact with a very minor chip at corner and a chip to the shank (end) of the stopper

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