Pearwood Barware

Create an elegant bar area with this exquisite antique cave à liqueur (Tantalus). Crafted in France circa 1870, this refined portable bar is built of ebonized mahogany with brass inl...

An exceptional pair of Victorian Silver Wine Coasters. These Coasters are of particularly good quality and very heavy weight. These excellent Antique sterling Silver Coasters feature...

Exquisite French Napoleon III cave à liqueur featuring superb marquetry work in a warm blonde tone, adorned with elegant brass trim. This complete set includes 16 crystal glasses and...

A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur. France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860 Dimensions: (approx) Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep; Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep; 5.5lbs Total **Additional photos available upon request** CONDITION REPORT: Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar...

A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer. The cabinet contains four carafes and 12 glasses on a wooden stand with bronze ...

Wilkinson & Co., pair of English sterling silver shell dishes, made in Sheffield in 1872 during the Victorian era. Exquisitely crafted and standing on 3 snail legs, they measure 5''...

Neoclassical, sterling silver mug/cup, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1880's, Whiting Mfg. Co. - maker. Measures almost 4 inches high x 4 1/2 inches wide fr...

Step into the elegance of 19th-century France with this magnificent antique liquor cabinet, likely crafted from fine walnut wood. Known for its ...

Create a bar area with this elegant antique cave à liqueur. Created in France circa 1870 and built of bronze with floral decor in each corner, the decorative liquor box stands on cur...

Turn-of-the-century sterling silver and brilliant-cut glass flask Made by Unger Bros in Newark. Rectilinear with curved sides and diaper inset with alternating paterae and diaper. Threaded sterling...

A set of three (3) sterling silver and glass cocktail coasters, circa early-20th century. Coasters are sterling silver with small bead detail around, atop a glass base with starburst...

Large, Georgian (George IV) Period, sterling silver-mounted wood wine/champagne bottle coaster, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1820, ...