Regency decanter box. England, ca. 1810

Regency liquor box. England, ca. 1810.
Wood and marquetry.
With its key.
The interior shows wear due to the passage of time.
Measurements: 22,5 x 22,5 x 19,5 cm.

Prismatic format liquor box, outstanding for its meticulous marquetry work. The decoration is organized in two registers: a geometric fillet that delimits the perimeters of the structure and, on the front, an oval medallion with a bouquet, complemented by a motif of a half-open oyster on the outside of the lid. The piece incorporates an embossed upper handle that facilitates its transport, as well as a key for its opening. Inside, it is divided into six compartments for the placement of decanters.