Antique Italian liqueur set from the end of the 19th century

Historic Italian liqueur set from the late 19th century, consisting of three bottles of liqueur, 3 decanters with stoppers, and twelve small glasses arranged on two levels. This antique Italian tantalus features a round pyramidal frame, an elegant gold-plated metal structure in Louis XVI style crowned with a central glass vase decorated with twisted profiles, with a mirrored base and curved legs. Each glass piece is original, in perfect condition, with ruby hues, finely enameled with twisted and foil embellishments and gold profiles.

Magnificent and very rare Italian dinnerware, originating from a private collection in Bologna, in excellent condition.

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Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. It originated during Napoleon’s reign, characterized by significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

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