Napoleon III Tantalus Box in reine marqueterie Stamped GRADE

Cellar liquor Bronze
Napoleon III period
marquetry of mother of pearl, brass and black wood
All the glass panes are in perfect condition:
beveled
engraved with flowers
top panel monogrammed ED
engraving of the Dukes’ crown

superb gilt bronze beadwork and frame
stamped GRADE
GRADE
Rue de la Paix – PARIS
He owned a factory and shops selling art and novelty objects, and made furniture in the Boulle style and in rosewood, inlaid with porcelain. He established his business at 9 rue Castex in 1852, and at 23 rue de la Paix in 1856. In 1860, he was listed at both addresses, one probably being the workshop and the other the shop. He received an honorable mention at the 1852 London Universal Exhibition for an inlaid table. From 1866, the company name became Louis GRADE and PELCOT, but retained the same addresses

All locks and hinges are chased with acanthus leaf decoration.
Bronze feet.
1 key, lock OK.
The serving stand is glass and gilt bronze, rosewood interior.
Magnificent cut crystal interior with foliage decoration, including:
4 identical decanters
16 identical glasses

Crystal in perfect condition, Napoleon III period,
1 rosewood drawer
It is fitted with brass and leather loops to hold fruit spoons (for fruit in brandy).
6 gilt metal spoons in perfect condition.

Dimensions :
height : 34 cm
width: 38 cm
depth : 31 cm