Blast from the Past : Stunning Piece

[El Presidente]

The ultimate picnic basket for men 

 

An Edwardian tantalus, walnut and brass case, with its three original hand-cut glass decanters, original mirror glass, labeled cigar and cigarette compartments, three velvet-lined compartments with cordial glasses, and a bottom drawer with parlor games. The lock is in working order, with a key (later replacement). The game drawer opens with a spring mechanism triggered from a button above. English, circa 1902.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Fuzz AI]

A much nicer prize for 1st place Heifer than a lousy blue ribbon you get nowadays. The Tonbridge Fat Stock Show knew how to hand out prizes back then!

[DBNInc]

It’s a work of art!

[Fuzz AI]

11 hours ago, Fuzz said:

A much nicer prize for 1st place Heifer than a lousy blue ribbon you get nowadays. The Tonbridge Fat Stock Show knew how to hand out prizes back then!

Actually looked up some old newspaper articles from the area. First prize for fat was 5£ 5s, so not sure if this was an additional award given. Would love to know what the left hand side brass plate reads (something about the 5th Earl of Ashburnham)