{"product_id":"antique-french-15-napoleon-iii-liqueur-stand-caddy-or-tantalus-enameled-blue-glass-decanter-cups-mule-figural-stand","title":"Antique French 15” Napoleon III Liqueur Stand, Caddy or Tantalus, Enameled Blue Glass Decanter \u0026 Cups: Mule Figural Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere we have a whimsical and wonderful antique Palais Royal Grand Tour souvenir that's sure to tickle your fancy, and a great conversation piece for your home and use. This larger sized mule or donkey figure with gilt harness \u0026amp; gilded ormolu pannier or pack saddle supporting a bronze wire framework that holds a beautiful raised enamel decorated blue glass decanter \u0026amp; eight service cups or cordials is just the thing to bring out with an aperitif at your next dinner party, n'est pas? Charming as can be, quite unique with the blue glass!  A great set for the table or desktop. There is no damage or loss to the figure, his base or wonderful gilded harness AND this one has truly spectacular detail throughout.  I've included several closeups so you can see, a sculpture to rival many antique animalier style bronzes for sure. We've had a few sets similar to this one over the years, figures ranging from the ever popular horse with carriage, mule or donkey, Blackamoors \u0026amp; camels (we’ve listed fine examples of the two latter figures today so be sure to take a peek at them while you’re with us! Fabulous decorative accents! If you have those little animal carriage open salts, you're going to HAVE to have this to go along! Likely from the 1800s prestigious shops of the famed Palais Royal in Paris, formerly the palace of Cardinal Richelieu, and a grand promenade \u0026amp; shopping place of the wealthy and 'substantial' among Grand Tour visitors as well as Grand Parisians. Delightful and RARE, don't miss it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition. Nearly pristine really! The bamboo shaped bronze wire framework may be very slightly bent here and there, possibly a tiny rim chip or two on the cups and two are “near match” replacements” with one replacement having a crack near the handle (see pictures).  No damage to the figure or base other than some age tarnish. See pictures for all measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67918852751614,"sku":"1026mule","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/1026mulea.jpg?v=1793397839","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/ja\/products\/antique-french-15-napoleon-iii-liqueur-stand-caddy-or-tantalus-enameled-blue-glass-decanter-cups-mule-figural-stand","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}