Offered by Antiquités Olivier Alberteau
General antiques dealer in Nantes
Cabaret or liquor cellar in finely chased and gilded mercury bronze, mirror and crystal.
On a round tray, encircled by a gilded bronze with palm and pearl decoration, a mercury mirror holds 3 decanters and their stoppers, as well as 13 cut crystal glasses.
The central part accommodates the 3 decanters and their stoppers, and in the center, a quiver-shaped grip ends in a ring decorated with flowers.
Empire period work circa 1810.
Very good condition; no chips to the crystal, very nice gilding.
Height: 38 cm.
Diameter: 35.5 cm.