A large Victorian silver and cut-glass liqueur set, probably John Keith, London, 1860

the base boldly cast and pierced with bacchanal masks between fruiting vines and foliate scrolls, the beaded frame and central shaft terminating with leaf-capped rams mask embellished loop handle, all raised on four beaded scrolling feet, mounted on a wooden base; fitted with four faceted cut-glass decanters and stoppers, and twelve matching liqueur glasses

Good heavy cast condition. Marks apparently only to stem/handle section, makers mark partially lost. Old silver sold repairs to the beaded supporting arms on the stem. Otherwise good condition. The glass with a few very minor chips but generally very good.
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