Antique liqueur box, 1800–1840 (Biedermeier), mahogany veneer, gold paint

Dutch liqueur box dating from around 1800–1840, containing 4 square crystal carafes with flat stoppers and exquisite, hand-painted gold decoration featuring floral motifs. There is a recess in the lid for a small goblet. The interior of the box is lined with wine-red velvet (original). The box rests on four brass ball-and-spike feet. This liqueur box is complete, which is rare!.
Condition: Exterior: Mahogany veneer showing signs of age and wear (small stress cracks and two minor chips – see photos). Interior: Original velvet with signs of age, but complete. Carafe and glass in very good condition, no chips; gilding is complete and not worn away. Some stoppers show chips, but all 4 original stoppers are present.
Dimensions: Height 24.5 cm, width 17.5 cm, depth 17.5 cm