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Why is it called a Tantalus?
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The name ‘Tantalus’ is a reference to the character in Greek mythology. A tantalus in furniture is a small wooden cabinet, with two or three decanters and complete with a lock and a key. Shop a collection of Tantalus pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rare Victorian Solid Amboyna Tantalus George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Victorian Amboyna Tantalus. The Tantalus from the original Betjemann design with a solid Amboyna body and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus by George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
introduce to the market this Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus George Betjemann. The Twin Bottle Tantalus a rare
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Tantalus Set, Betjemann's c.1897
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian three-bottle tantalus features brass detailing and a locking
Category
Antique 1880s British Other Barware
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Miniature 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
"The Tantalus", on the other
It is fitted with a Betjemann’s Bramah locking system, complete with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique English Coromandel Turntable Tantalus by George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons, Fattorini & Sons 1
Located in Northampton, GB
this Coromandel Turntable Tantalus by George Betjemann and Son. The Tantalus of Betjemann design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware
Materials
Metal
Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
attribute the box to renowned box & tantalus makers Betjemann & Sons due to the woods used, quality and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
