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Description
THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL IT LOOKS LIKE 4 STACKED BOOKS AND OPENS UP AND HAS A HINGE WITH A HOLDER FOR THE DECANTER AND 4 SHOT GLASSES WITH GOLD PLATED AROUND THE RIMS OF ALL.. MADE IN FRANCE. IT HAS A CROWN ON THE TOP OF THE STACK ALL HAVE NAMES ON EACH BOOK. TALLEST BOOK - VICTOR HUGO SA VIE SES EUVRES. 2ND BOOK-JEAN RICHEPEN MIARKA. 3RD- MOLIERE- OMEDIES 4TH-HISTOIRE- D'ANGLETFRR. EACH BOOK HAS DIFFERENT GOLD COLORED MARKINGS ON EACH BOOK.
Category
Other
Medium
MADE OF WOOD WE THINK
Distinguishing marks
no markings,BOOKS HAVE NAMES ON THEM
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
7 " HIGH, 5 1/2" WIDE 5" DEEP
Date Period
NA
Weight
3LBS
History
BELONGED TO MY STEPFATHER
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
NA
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Re: WOOD WHISKEY HOLDER THAT SITS IN WHAT LOOKS LIKE 4 BOOKS
What you have here is called a tantalus, (Because it's designed to tantalize), the 18th century originals would probably have been used in a relatively large house with servants, and would allow the liquor to be kept available, while keeping it safe from anyone but it's owner. This one is a novelty piece, likely made after World War Two or shortly before it. Value at auction,, about $100.00.