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What do I keep in a tantalus?
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A tantalus holds one or more decanters. Tantalus’s may have an open design or a closed box design. More extravagant pieces may be as large as full-sized furniture pieces and require a lock and key to access. Browse a selection of tantalus pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian oak tantalus set with iron handle and 2 cut crystal decanters with swirl design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal
Walker & Hall Tantalus Silver Plated Tantalus Set
By Walker & Hall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Walker & Hall Tantalus silver plated Tantalus set.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Barware
French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century French gilt bronze tantalus set, attributed to Baccarat. Circa 1870. A fine
Category
Antique 19th Century Barware
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Mahogany Tantalus Set Case
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany and brass trimmed campaign style tantalus set case with 9 shaped crystal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal
Tantalus Set with Baccarat Glasses
Located in Dallas, TX
Tantalus set with Baccarat glasses- A gilt bronze and glass tantalus stand with 4 etched glass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Crystal Serveware
Materials
Bronze
Unique 19th Century English Tantalus Set-Petite Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English tantalus set in a rare petite size. A tantalus is a decorative container
Category
Antique Early 1800s Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
