An unusual colonial silver-mounted padouk decanter-box

MOUNTS APPARENTLY UNMARKED, POSSIBLY CEYLON, MID 18TH CENTURY

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An unusual colonial silver-mounted padouk decanter-box
Mounts apparently unmarked, possibly Ceylon, mid 18th Century
Of rectangular form, on four silver claw-and-ball supports, the shaped silver lock plate pierced with scrolls and foliage, the side and corner mounts on corners and sides decorated en suite, two shaped swing handles, hinged rectangular cover enclosing a fitted interior with a composite set of nine octagonal and domed glass decanters each with silver top
36cm. wide

Lot Essay

A virtually similar decanter-box, English and by William Alexander was offered in our London rooms, 8 July 1999, lot 1.

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