Vintage Italian Florentine Style Hand-Painted Wooden Tantalus & Decanter Set - 5 pcs

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Description

This vintage wooden tantalus / decanter chest features a canted, hexagonal-style silhouette finished in a soft sage green with a … Read more This vintage wooden tantalus / decanter chest features a canted, hexagonal-style silhouette finished in a soft sage green with a distinctive craquelure (crackle lacquer) effect. The top panel displays a hand-painted classical still-life motif composed of vibrant roses, grapes, and botanical flourishes enclosed within a gold gilded border. 
The front face is decorated with an elaborate heraldic crest topped with a royal crown motif surrounding the central keyhole. A functional key adorned with a matching hanging textile tassel rests inside the lock plate. The back of the chest is finished with a understated painted grape cluster emblem above a rear brass hinge construction. 
Interior & Glassware
The hinged lid lifts to reveal a gold-painted fitted interior caddy designed to securely store a complete liqueur set. The interior includes: 
Two Decanters: Heavy square glass decanters featuring etched/painted gold gilt scrollwork, starbursts, and ornate trim around the shoulders. 
Two Stoppers: Molded, ribbed/fluted round glass stoppers positioned in individual forward compartments. 
Lid Detail: The underside of the lid includes gold framing with a central ribbon-and-bow flourish. 
Design & Style
Inspired by classical 19th-century French cave à liqueur cabinets and 20th-century Italian Florentine decorative arts, this piece functions as a decorative tabletop bar caddy or vanity chest See less