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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 Art Nouveau Miniature Sized Onyx Tantalus by Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Tantalus' to one side and 'Betjemann's Patent London' to the other. To the front a small retailer's ormolu
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
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
Antique English Edwardian Two Bottle Walnut & Silver Plated Tantalus
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus set was made by the well known Betjemmin's & Sons of London, England and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Single Locking Decanter, 1898
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce find, this Victorian Betjemann's Patent single locking decanter or tantalus is made from
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Tantalus Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
patented the Tantalus model in 1881 (UK Patent 58948). Betjemann & Sons had workshops at 34–42 Pentonville
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
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Art Deco Tantalus by Jaques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
century in England when a German born cabinetmaker George Betjemann patented the Tantalus model in 1881
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
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