How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

Antique French Tantalus

Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass

$2,600 / set

H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in

Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass

Located in Middleburg, VA

Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass. This beautiful bar set is

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

19th Century French Tantalus Liquor Set

$12,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in

19th Century French Tantalus Liquor Set

Located in Mérida, YU

Very rare French 19th Century Ormolu Tantalus-Liquor Set in the shape of a globe. The Crystal Globe

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

$1,400Sale Price|78% Off

H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.75 in

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass

Rustic French 19th Century Pine or Oak Tantalus Wine Box with Metal Hardware

$1,250

H 18.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Rustic French 19th Century Pine or Oak Tantalus Wine Box with Metal Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pine or oak tantalus wine box from the 19th century with metal lock and two handles. This

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Metal

French Liqueur Tantalus

$4,600

H 10.25 in W 13.25 in D 10 in

French Liqueur Tantalus

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

French Napoleon III period liqueur tantalus, Charles-Guillaume Diehl (German/French, 1811-1885

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Bronze Tantalus

$7,040

H 11 in W 13 in D 11 in

French Bronze Tantalus

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French bronze tantalus, Circa 17870. This is the best way to have a little sip after

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1870s Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass

French Victorian Oak Tantalus Set

$2,250

H 11 in W 13 in D 4 in

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

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Set

$12,500

H 15 in W 18 in D 11 in

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine 19th century French gilt bronze tantalus set, attributed to Baccarat. Circa 1870. A fine

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19th Century Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement Tantalus

$15,000 / set

H 6 in Dm 12 in

Aesthetic Movement Tantalus

By Baccarat

Located in Stamford, CT

A magnificent dore bronze, faux bamboo and crystal Aesthetic Movement tantalus having four

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur Tantalus

$4,148

H 20.08 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

19th Century French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur Tantalus

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A fabulous French 19th century colonial, ormolu and bevelled glass cave à liqueur. The decorative

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Metal

Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu & Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century

$4,840

H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in

Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu & Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Tantalus with Crystal Decanters and Cordials

$2,150

H 10 in W 13 in D 10 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Tantalus with Crystal Decanters and Cordials

Located in Dallas, TX

Create an elegant bar area with this exquisite antique cave à liqueur (Tantalus). Crafted in France

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet

$2,750

H 10 in W 13.5 in D 10 in

Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet. Item features

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pair of Mounted Decanters in Tantalus France Circa 1930

$5,900

H 18.5 in W 13 in D 4 in

Art Deco Pair of Mounted Decanters in Tantalus France Circa 1930

Located in London, GB

Presenting a rare and impressive Art Deco pair of mounted decanters in a tantalus from France

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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Patinated Bronze Tantalus

$2,295

H 8 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Patinated Bronze Tantalus

Located in High Point, NC

This is an extremely fine neoclassical French ornamental cast bronze, brass, and glass liqueur set

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set

$14,000 / set

H 16.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set

Located in New York, NY

An Unusual 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Globe Style Tantalus liquor set. The round globe top

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass

$4,950 / set

H 10.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass

Located in Miami, FL

A French Napoleon III liquor tantalus box. This is a fantastic liquor tantalus cased-box for

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

$1,850

H 8.5 in W 10.25 in D 8 in

French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Located in Houston, TX

Unique little box to discreetly keep your fancy liquor!!! The early 1900s French box, a stack of 4

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

19th Century Mahogany Tantalus with Brass Stringing

$2,750

H 10.75 in W 11.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Mahogany Tantalus with Brass Stringing

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a handsome late 19th century French mahogany and tantalus. The top lifts and the front

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

$3,011

H 5.2 in W 8.7 in D 5.7 in

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box

$899

H 9.25 in W 11.63 in D 7 in

French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique tantalus set originates from France and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

$5,487Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Bar Cabinet, 19th Century Very nice and decorative Boulle

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus

$2,432Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10.83 in W 14.77 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Step into the elegance of 19th-century France with this magnificent antique liquor cabinet, likely

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Victorian Antique Solid Silver Capped Cut Glass Tantalus With 3 Decanters

$3,180

H 9.85 in W 13.19 in D 5.52 in

Victorian Antique Solid Silver Capped Cut Glass Tantalus With 3 Decanters

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Hardwood, Amboyna & Silver Tantalus With Three Cut

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Silver

Rococo Style Liquor Bar Tantalus Liquor Cabinet with Bronze Mounts, 1920s

$3,917

H 13.78 in W 15.36 in D 10.63 in

Rococo Style Liquor Bar Tantalus Liquor Cabinet with Bronze Mounts, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Elegant French Rococo or Louis XV style Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus / Cave à liqueur, circa the

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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

Tantalus Set of Rosewood, Kingwood and Tulipwood Complete with Baccarat Glasses

$6,800 / set

H 11.25 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Tantalus Set of Rosewood, Kingwood and Tulipwood Complete with Baccarat Glasses

Located in Houston, TX

Exceptional set that has all the original glasses and 3carafes. The bottom of the Glasses marked Baccarat. Marquetry comprised of rosewood, kingwood and Tulipwood that is in beautifu...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

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Rosewood

19th Century French Napoleon III Burl Walnut Inlaid Complete "Cave a Liqueur"

$3,600

H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Burl Walnut Inlaid Complete "Cave a Liqueur"

Located in Dallas, TX

III period craftsmanship. Made in France circa 1870, this exquisite tantalus set features a serpentine

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass

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French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Tantalus, circa 1890

Unavailable

H 14.75 in W 13.5 in D 12 in

French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Tantalus, circa 1890

Located in Redding, CA

This is a beautiful Tantalus gilt bronze and crystal in excellent condition the crystal cut and

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive

Unavailable

H 13.25 in W 17.25 in D 13.5 in

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive

Located in Redding, CA

This "Mantique" of a Tantalus is truly something else first off it takes two guys to lift, so heavy

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, France, 19th Century, Elm Briar

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 13 in D 9.85 in

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, France, 19th Century, Elm Briar

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Napoleonic Tantalo liqueur cabinet, mid-19th century, in elm briar, brass and crystal glasses/bottles with gold filaments. Six shot glasses missing.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Elm

French 19th Century Tantalus, Acid Etched Crystal and Gilt Bronze Mounts

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H 13 in W 14.5 in D 12 in

French 19th Century Tantalus, Acid Etched Crystal and Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Redding, CA

French bronze and etched frosted glass chinoiserie Aesthetic Movement tantalus from the late 19th

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

Extraordinary French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tantalus Set Service for 32, circa 1870

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H 17 in W 19 in D 15.5 in

Extraordinary French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tantalus Set Service for 32, circa 1870

Located in Redding, CA

If Bacchus had a Tantalus set it would look like this, this one takes the cake, just huge service

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1870s French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Baccarat Tantalus Set in the Form of A Temple

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H 20 in W 17 in

French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Baccarat Tantalus Set in the Form of A Temple

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Late 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Baccarat Tantalus. In the form of a temple with

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Baccarat “Open Tantalus” Oriental Crystal Carafe Set, Paris, 1870

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H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 6.7 in

Baccarat “Open Tantalus” Oriental Crystal Carafe Set, Paris, 1870

By Baccarat

Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland

We are dealing with a very rare open Tantalus crystal carafe set, made by Baccarat in 1870, Paris

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Tantalus Decanter Bar Set

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H 12 in W 14.5 in D 12.5 in

Antique French Tantalus Decanter Bar Set

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century French tantalus having a brass banded hexagon case with beveled glass

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Tantalus Drinks Set of Gilt Bronze

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H 12 in W 16 in D 11 in

French Tantalus Drinks Set of Gilt Bronze

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French Tantalus drinks set or cave a' liqueur featuring a cabinet of gilt bronze and

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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Tin, Metal, Bronze

French Inlaid Tantalus Set

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H 10.25 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

French Inlaid Tantalus Set

Located in Hixson, TN

A fine French Tantalus set. Superb inlay applied to this case. The woods are maple, walnut, and

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Tantalus

Boulle and Gilt Mahogany Tantalus with Crystal Decanturs & Glasses, 19th Century

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H 10.5 in W 13 in D 10 in

Boulle and Gilt Mahogany Tantalus with Crystal Decanturs & Glasses, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French tantalus features gilt decorated mahogany case with boulle reminiscent of royal coat

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal

Antique French Bronze Tantalus

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H 13.75 in W 11.5 in D 12 in

Antique French Bronze Tantalus

Located in New York, NY

Our antique bronze and glass tantalus with four decanters with stoppers and fifteen glasses with

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Dore Bronze Tantalus

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H 12 in W 15 in D 12 in

19th Century French Dore Bronze Tantalus

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous 19h century French Dore Bronze tantalus set with gold trim glasses and bottles

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Doré Bronze Tantalus

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H 11 in W 12 in D 10 in

19th Century French Doré Bronze Tantalus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous original Tantalus consisting of four decanters and 14 glasses. Doré bronze case with

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

19th Century French Baccarat Dore' Bronze Tantalus

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H 15 in Dm 13 in

19th Century French Baccarat Dore' Bronze Tantalus

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 19th century French Baccarat doré' bronze dome form Tantalus. Inside you will find 3

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Important 19th Century Baccarat French Ruby Thumbnail Tantalus

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Important 19th Century Baccarat French Ruby Thumbnail Tantalus

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Baccarat Ruby thumbnail oval Baccarat tantalus. Original four bottles and Baccarat

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Tantalus

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Glass Tantalus

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H 10.5 in W 12 in D 10 in

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Glass Tantalus

Located in Astoria, NY

Box tantalus with 4 Decanters (2.5" D x 8"H) and 16 liqueur glasses (1" D x 3"H). The front and top

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French Black Forest Walnut and Beveled Glass Tantalus Set

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H 12.5 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in

French Black Forest Walnut and Beveled Glass Tantalus Set

Located in Houston, TX

French carved walnut box and beveled glass holding a set of four decanters And 16 liqueur glasses

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Napolean III Tantalus Set

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H 10.5 in W 13.25 in D 10 in

Napolean III Tantalus Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

, front, and apron. The box interior is decorated with rosewood veneers. The tantalus set consists of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Tantalus and Glassware Set

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H 12 in W 13.5 in D 11.25 in

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Tantalus and Glassware Set

Located in New York, NY

French Louis XVI style gilt bronze tantalus and glassware set with four decanters and sixteen

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus

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H 15.5 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French bronze & glass tantalus set with (4) gold decorated glass decanters with (14

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Important French Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Tantalus.

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H 16 in W 13 in D 12 in

19th Century Important French Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Tantalus.

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French gilt bronze and cut crystal tantalus. All original, four bottles and 12 liquor

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Tantalus with Glasses and Bottles

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H 11 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Tantalus with Glasses and Bottles

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French gilt bronze Tantalus that contains 10 cordial glasses and 4 decanters

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Glass

French Etched Glass and Gilt Bronze Tantalus Attributed to Baccarat

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H 13 in Dm 12 in

French Etched Glass and Gilt Bronze Tantalus Attributed to Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality French 19 century Louis XVI style etched glass and gilt bronze Tantalus with four

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A Fine Ebony Tantalus Set

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H 12 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in

A Fine Ebony Tantalus Set

Located in Hixson, TN

A wonderful ebony tantalus set with scrolled carvings and painted highlights. Complete set of glass

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Ebony

19thC French Four Bottle Tantalus, Pierre Queille, Paris, c.1890

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H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

19thC French Four Bottle Tantalus, Pierre Queille, Paris, c.1890

By Pierre-François Queillé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century French four bottle Tantalus, green glass applied with pierced silver

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19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cave À Liqueur Tantalus

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H 9.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cave À Liqueur Tantalus

By Baccarat

Located in Forney, TX

A period twenty piece French liquor cellar with Baccarat crystal attributed partial gilt glass

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C

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H 11.03 in W 14.57 in D 8.67 in

Antique French Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Burr Walnut & Ebonized Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, 19th Century

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H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in

Antique French Burr Walnut & Ebonized Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite antique French burr-walnut and ebonized cave a liqueur, or tantalus, circa

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1860s French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set

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H 11 in W 13.75 in D 10.5 in

Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set

By Moser Glassworks, Baccarat

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Cave À Liqueur with assortment of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Inlaid Amboyna & Rosewood Cave a' Liqueur Engraved Tantalus Set

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H 10.75 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in

Antique French Inlaid Amboyna & Rosewood Cave a' Liqueur Engraved Tantalus Set

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important exceptional quality antique French inlaid and ebonized amboyna and rosewood cave

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Brass

French Boulle and Brass Inlay Tantalus Set or Liquor Cabinet, circa 1870

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H 10.75 in W 14 in D 10.75 in

French Boulle and Brass Inlay Tantalus Set or Liquor Cabinet, circa 1870

Located in Savannah, GA

French Boulle and Brass Inlay Tantalus Set or Liquor Cabinet, Circa 1870. Set includes four

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1870s French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Tantalus Liqueur Caddy, Crystal

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H 10 in W 13 in D 9.75 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Tantalus Liqueur Caddy, Crystal

By Saint Louis

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This stunning mid-19th century French Napoleon III period tantalus or liqueur caddy, is constructed

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Gilt Bronze Tantalus and Glassware Set

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H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Gilt Bronze Tantalus and Glassware Set

Located in New York, NY

Our ormolu bronze tantalus in the Louis XV/XVI style includes three original decanters with

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze and Glass Tantalus Set with Beveled and Cut Glass Panels

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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 11 in

French Bronze and Glass Tantalus Set with Beveled and Cut Glass Panels

Located in Houston, TX

The Tantalus set is gilt bronze and glass and is complete with 16 gold trimmed glasses and 4 gold

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus

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H 10 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period black lacquer cave a liqueur (liqueur caddy) or

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Spectacular liquor chest box casket, tantalus, Napoleon III, bar, 1880, France

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H 9.84 in W 7.87 in D 8.27 in

Spectacular liquor chest box casket, tantalus, Napoleon III, bar, 1880, France

Located in Wien, AT

Accompanied by the original glassware, this exquisite liquor chest embodies the opulence and sophistication of the era. The liquor box is an original from the Napoleon III time, made...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Thuya And Brass Inlaid Serpentine Cave A Liqueur Or Tantalus Box

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H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in

French Thuya And Brass Inlaid Serpentine Cave A Liqueur Or Tantalus Box

Located in Benington, Herts

An Exceptionally Fine French Serpentine and brass marquetry inlaid Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus Box

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Serpentine, Brass

Art Nouveau French Gilded Bronze Tantalus and Liqueur Set, circa 1900

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H 11 in W 10.75 in D 7 in

Art Nouveau French Gilded Bronze Tantalus and Liqueur Set, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Nouveau French gilded bronze Tantalus set complete with 12 glasses, locking mechanism with

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century

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H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in

Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Tantalus with Three Blue Cut Glass Engraved Decanters lockable, French

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H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.07 in

Art Deco Tantalus with Three Blue Cut Glass Engraved Decanters lockable, French

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

, probably made in France. The Tantalus frame is beautifully designed and made, in the geometric shape and

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass

A Fine 19th Century, French, Napoleon III Complete Cave à Liqueur/Tantalus

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H 10.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.75 in

A Fine 19th Century, French, Napoleon III Complete Cave à Liqueur/Tantalus

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A fine 19th century, French, Napoleon III complete cave à liqueur / tantalus / liqueur / decanter

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

Materials

Brass

Antique French Engraved Crystal Cave a' Liqueur Tantalus Set in Amboyna Case

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H 13.75 in W 11.25 in D 10.25 in

Antique French Engraved Crystal Cave a' Liqueur Tantalus Set in Amboyna Case

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Extraordinary quality antique French 24-piece hand engraved crystal cave a' liqueur (Cordial or

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

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Crystal, Brass

Important 19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut & Burl Cave a Liqueur Tantalus

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H 11 in W 15 in D 11.5 in

Important 19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut & Burl Cave a Liqueur Tantalus

Located in Dallas, TX

Create an elegant bar area with this antique and complete fruit wood liquor box from France, circa

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

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Brass

19th Century Bronze and Baccarat Glass Tantalus

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19th Century Bronze and Baccarat Glass Tantalus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century bronze and baccarat glass Tantalus, French, 1890.

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19th Century French Other Antique French Tantalus

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Bronze

French Bacarrat Ormolu Bronze Crystal Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur Set Box Case

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French Bacarrat Ormolu Bronze Crystal Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur Set Box Case

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Bacarrat Style Ormolu Bronze & Crystal With Glass Housing Tantalus Cave a

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Early 20th Century French Regency Antique French Tantalus

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Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century

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H 11 in W 12.75 in D 10 in

Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt

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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Tantalus

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Wood, Burl

Rare Walnut Case French Etched Glass 18-piece decanter and Cordial Tantalus Set

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H 11.25 in W 16.75 in D 12.5 in

Rare Walnut Case French Etched Glass 18-piece decanter and Cordial Tantalus Set

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French antiques, this tantalus set is ideal for serving and showcasing your favorite spirits in style

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1890s French High Victorian Antique French Tantalus

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Crystal, Brass

French 19th Century Upright Piano Design Music Box Tantalus or 'Cave a Liqueur'

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French 19th Century Upright Piano Design Music Box Tantalus or 'Cave a Liqueur'

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This rare and outstanding upright piano design tantalus or 'cave à liqueur' dating to around 1890

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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique French Tantalus

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Brass

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Hunt Dog Liquor Box Decanter Cavé à Liqueur

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Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Hunt Dog Liquor Box Decanter Cavé à Liqueur

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus hunt dog liquor box decanter Cavé à Liqueur ~Direct from

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19th Century French Black Forest Antique French Tantalus

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Glass, Wood

Baccarat Bronze-Mounted Red to Clear Tantalus Set

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H 16 in Dm 16 in

Baccarat Bronze-Mounted Red to Clear Tantalus Set

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style round bronze-mounted red to clear crystal dome shape

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Tantalus

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Crystal, Bronze

French Burl Walnut Ebony & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tantalus with Bun Feet C. 1860

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H 10.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in

French Burl Walnut Ebony & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tantalus with Bun Feet C. 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

French burl walnut ebony, brass, and mother of pearl inlaid Tantalus with hinged folding top

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique French Tantalus

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50

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H 9 in W 12 in D 11 in

Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an exquisite French Napoleon III-period “Cave à Liqueur”, or tantalus, in rich

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1840s French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

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Crystal

19th Century Burr Walnut Tantalus Decanter Box with Glasses

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H 10.75 in W 13.25 in D 10.5 in

19th Century Burr Walnut Tantalus Decanter Box with Glasses

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality french burr tantalus liquer decanter box circa 1890. Striking colour and grain

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Late 19th Century French Georgian Antique French Tantalus

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Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Tantalus in the Form of Leather Bound Books

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H 11.42 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Mahogany Tantalus in the Form of Leather Bound Books

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This 19th century tantalus is designed to look like a row of 14 leather bound books, covered by a

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1880s French Antique French Tantalus

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Mahogany

Antique Baccarat (Attributed) 19th Century Tantalus, Cave De Liquer, Original

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Antique Baccarat (Attributed) 19th Century Tantalus, Cave De Liquer, Original

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An important and hard to find piece for your bar or dining room. An ormolu framed glass encasement for a wonderful set of blown glass and hand decorated gilt decanters and cordials. ...

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1870s French Empire Antique French Tantalus

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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Inlaid Cave À Liqueur Tantalus

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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Inlaid Cave À Liqueur Tantalus

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Mid-19th Century Napoleon III period twenty piece French liquor cellar with Baccarat crystal

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Tantalus

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Walnut

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Antique French Tantalus For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique French tantalus available at 1stDibs. An antique French tantalus — often made from metal, glass and bronze — can elevate any home. An antique French tantalus is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique French Tantalus?

The average selling price for an antique French tantalus at 1stDibs is $5,466, while they’re typically $2,500 on the low end and $9,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique French Tantalus

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

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