Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 7th January 2016
Lot 440
λ A rare late 19th century novelty carved oak tortoise tantalus
Estimate £2,500 - £3,500 | Hammer £7200
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Description
λ A rare late 19th century novelty carved oak tortoise tantalus, the real tortoise shell hinged to reveal a fitted interior with four cut glass decanters and six glasses, with glass eyes and originally on castors, 26.5cm high, 73cm long.