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854. Fine Rosewood Brass Mounted Irish Tantalus by Mansfield Dublin Ireland
Stunning Well Grained Rosewood and Brass Mounted Irish Tantalus Box of outstanding quality, complete with its original four crystal plain Spirits Decanters and original firm fitting stoppers.
Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Made and retailed by Mansfield, 89-90 Grafton Street, Dublin.
The double hinged lid opening to reveal a leather lined fitted interior. Good working Bramah, London brass lock, lacking key.
Condition: Good firm and sound condition with no repairs, recently professionally re-finished, small chip to top rim of one decanter, original paper label MANSFIELD MANUFACTURER
Width: (entire as shown an impressive) 8.5” (21.5cm). Height: 9.5" (23.5cm). Depth: 8.5” (21.5cm).
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