MAKER'S MARK OF ALFRED J. HOWE, LONDON, 1909
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A GEORGE V SILVER-MOUNTED WOOD TANTALUS
Maker's mark of Alfred J. Howe, London, 1909
Apparently with calamander wood veneer, the rectangular body with high back, applied at intervals with "bolted" strapwork and openwork silver mounts, with two drop handles, front with lock plate, the hinged two-part top opening to reveal cigarette compartments and accessibility to the three cut-glass decanters with stoppers, the back plate with mirror, the central frame with spring mechanism for lower drawer release, the drawer with fitted compartments, exterior with vacant plaque, with Bramah lock and key, 14¾in. (37.46cm.) long and 13in. (33.02cm.) high
Maker's mark of Alfred J. Howe, London, 1909
Apparently with calamander wood veneer, the rectangular body with high back, applied at intervals with "bolted" strapwork and openwork silver mounts, with two drop handles, front with lock plate, the hinged two-part top opening to reveal cigarette compartments and accessibility to the three cut-glass decanters with stoppers, the back plate with mirror, the central frame with spring mechanism for lower drawer release, the drawer with fitted compartments, exterior with vacant plaque, with Bramah lock and key, 14¾in. (37.46cm.) long and 13in. (33.02cm.) high