19th C French Carved Walnut Cave A Liqueur
19th C French Carved Walnut Cave A Liqueur
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19th C French Carved Walnut Cave A Liqueur with Beveled Glass Oval Windows, Baccarat-Style Crystal Decanters and Cordial Glasses, and Working Key
19th C French Carved Walnut Cave A Liqueur with Beveled Glass Oval Windows, Baccarat-Style Crystal Decanters and Cordial Glasses, and Working Key
14.5"w x 11"d x 12"h
14.5"w x 11"d x 12"h
This exquisite carved walnut cave à liqueur embodies the opulence of the Victorian and Belle Époque eras, designed to store and display fine liquors with both safety and style. Crafted from walnut, prized for its durability, fine grain, and capacity for intricate carvings, this piece showcases the artistry and elegance synonymous with luxurious 19th-century living.
The decanter bottoms bear the signature of L. Boutigny, a renowned Parisian artisan active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Boutigny operated in the celebrated Passage des Princes, a prestigious shopping arcade on Boulevard des Italiens. Originally built in 1860, this iconic Parisian landmark was tragically destroyed in 1985 but meticulously rebuilt to its former grandeur in 1995.
Paired with Baccarat-style cordials and decanters, this cave à liqueur is a remarkable example of fine craftsmanship and a tangible connection to the refined tastes of a bygone era.
This exquisite carved walnut cave à liqueur embodies the opulence of the Victorian and Belle Époque eras, designed to store and display fine liquors with both safety and style. Crafted from walnut, prized for its durability, fine grain, and capacity for intricate carvings, this piece showcases the artistry and elegance synonymous with luxurious 19th-century living.
The decanter bottoms bear the signature of L. Boutigny, a renowned Parisian artisan active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Boutigny operated in the celebrated Passage des Princes, a prestigious shopping arcade on Boulevard des Italiens. Originally built in 1860, this iconic Parisian landmark was tragically destroyed in 1985 but meticulously rebuilt to its former grandeur in 1995.
Paired with Baccarat-style cordials and decanters, this cave à liqueur is a remarkable example of fine craftsmanship and a tangible connection to the refined tastes of a bygone era.
19th Century
19th Century
Walnut, glass, crystal
Walnut, glass, crystal
NY Auction
NY Auction
All four decanters and six cordials are original to the set, the rest of the cordials added later for a total of 14 cordials. There are two additional spaces for additional cordials. Two of the decanters have chipped necks/stoppers as depicted in the photos.
All four decanters and six cordials are original to the set, the rest of the cordials added later for a total of 14 cordials. There are two additional spaces for additional cordials. Two of the decanters have chipped necks/stoppers as depicted in the photos.