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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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Serpentine, Brass

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Lacquer Tantalus Box Bar Marquetry Inlay Mother of Pearl
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French antique lacquered box tantalus set We date this wonderful antique box to circa 1880
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1880s Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Victorian Black Forest carved wood and glass cave a liqueur / tantalus cabinet set
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Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Lisse, NL
magnificent antique drinks box could be perfect. This beautiful design tantalus dates from the early 1900s and
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Georgian Mahogany Tantalus Spirits Wine Decanter Crystal Decanters 19 Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early English George III Flame Grain Mahogany Tantalus
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Mahogany

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
conversation piece that embodies the artistry and refinement of the 19th century. DIMENSIONS: Tantalus box
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Black Forest Cave A Liqueur with Etched Glass Hunting Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
It is rare to find a 19th-century tantalus box with a complete set of glassware, but this
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19th Century French Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful tantalus games box with cards, shot glasses and dice.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Oak

Exquisite 19th Century Black Forest Liquor box Tantalus walnut complete interior
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Enhance your bar area with this exceptional Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box, or
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Silver Plate Mounted Oak and Crystal Games Box Tantalus Compendium, Circa
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur. Create an elegant
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry
By Philip Ashbery & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
. About as good as they get and and a rare find in excellent condition. The box measures 11 3/4" x 4 3/4
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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Metal

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses
Located in Evergreen, CO
this beautiful, tantalus liquor box. Made from carved walnut and beveled glass panels, it has hinges on
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
By Antonio Salviati, Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
stemware drinking goblet small cup tumbler glass cave a liqueur service tantalus bar box liquour caddy
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19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Enamel

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar box liquor cabinet chest
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Leather Tantalus
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very nice old tantalus with original leather, the leather has attained a lovely patination and the
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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

1840s English Tantalus
Located in Aspen, CO
An extremely rare 1840s decanter set. It is in a gorgeous burl walnut case with brass hardware. The case comes with 8 crystal cut bottles and 14 crystal cut glasses. All pieces are o...
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1840s English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Burl

1840s English Tantalus
1840s English Tantalus
H 9 in W 15 in D 8 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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Boxed Tantalus Set
Located in Woodbury, CT
The box of a well grained polished mahogany or other hard wood with ebonized moldings and feet
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Boxed Tantalus Set
Boxed Tantalus Set
H 11 in W 15.25 in D 11.75 in
Locking Decanter Box Tantalus, Exotic Coromandel Wood, Victorian, circa 1870s
Located in Seattle, WA
Gorgeous Victorian locking decanter box of Coaramandel wood, circa 1870s. Interior with mirrored
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1870s European High Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Tantalus, Liquor Box, Cave a Liqueur
By Black Forest
Located in Firenze, IT
Exquisite carved black forest wood liquor box "Tantalus" from circa 1860 Very good original
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large tantalus, hidden to appear as a stack of five books, its hinged lid opens to reveal the
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19th Century British Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
H 16 in W 15.75 in D 10.25 in
Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large tantalus, hidden to appear as a stack of five books, its hinged lid opens to reveal the
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19th Century British Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
H 16 in W 15.75 in D 10.25 in
Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English Georgian satinwood handled tantalus box features ebonized banding throughout and
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak traveling tantalus box with brass filigree trimmed corners, handles, and trim
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Silver, Brass

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
H 13 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in
English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
An English tantalus and games box set, in a brass-bound, fitted oak case having a hinged lid with
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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand
English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand
H 43.5 in W 16 in D 12.75 in
Antique English Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English oak games box Tantalus, circa 1890.     
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Late 19th Century Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Oak

High Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Decanter Tantalus and Games Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
High Victorian burr walnut 3 decanter Tantalus and games box, circa 1870. Stunning quality table
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Walnut

Liquor Box or Tantalus with an Asian Motif, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Asian style liquor box or tantalus, early 20th century.  
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wood

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Antique English Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This fabulous antique Victorian tantalus is full of surprises. Circa 1860 in date it has been
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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Antique Beveled Glass and Carved Walnut Tantalus Case, 19th Century
Located in Toledo, OH
An incredible tantalus case or cave-a-liqueur. The top and front have carved floral blossoms and
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19th Century Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Walnut

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 Tantalus Boxes

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Mahogany

Antique Silver Mounted Burr Walnut 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C
Located in London, GB
tantalus, overlaid all over with sterling silver strap work and handles to each side, bearing hallmarks for
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1890s Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Golden Oak 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver
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1880s Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Crystal

Antique Coromandel Tantalus Humidor Drew & Son 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel cased two decanter tantalus and humidor bearing an
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set
By Baccarat, Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
large tantalus box features rich highly figured burl walnut, contrasting exotic woods marquetry inlays
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Tantalus and Games Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Golden Oak Games Box and Tantalus With Polished Steel mounts Original Cut Crystal
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19th Century Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with silvered
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with quality
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Walnut

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique Four Bottle Coromandel Decanter Box Tantalus, 19th Century
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Victorian coromandel wood and ormolu strung four bottle decanter box, late 19th
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Silver Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Smoker's Box, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver plate & cut crystal tantalus smoker's box, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English 3 Bottle Tantalus, Games Box & Smoker's Compendium, Circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 3 bottle tantalus, games box & smoker's compendium, Circa 1890s.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Coromandel Wood Games Box Tantalus w/ Games Pieces & Crystalware
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English coromandel wood games box tantalus fully fitted with games pieces and crystalware.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique GW Banker Boxed Demijohn Wine Whiskey Bottle & Tantalus Crate 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
- and hardwood tantalus style wine box / storage crate with lockable metal flap on top. Stamped on front
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Late 19th Century Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany & Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English inlaid mahogany & cut crystal games box tantalus, Circa 1880. Includes Crystal
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak and Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus with Fitted
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Crystal, Sheffield Plate

Antique Wooden Boxed Tantalus Bar, with Glas Decanter, Mid 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is a beautiful boxed tantalus bar from the middle of the 19th century. The bar, also called a
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique English Oak & Silver Plated 2 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Oak & Silver Plated 2 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Cut Crystal Two-Bottle Tantalus & Mahogany Games Box, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English cut crystal two-bottle tantalus and mahogany games box, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Mounted Oak Games Box Tantalus Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique english sheffield silver-plate mounted golden oak games box tantalus, Circa 1880.
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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Spectacular liquor chest box casket, tantalus, Napoleon III, bar, 1880, France
Located in Wien, AT
sophistication of the era. The liquor box is an original from the Napoleon III time, made around 1870/80. With
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Antique Tantalus Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tantalus boxes available for sale. Each of these unique antique tantalus boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Antique tantalus boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau antique tantalus boxes are consistently popular styles. Antique tantalus boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tahan Paris, Asprey International Limited and Black Forest are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Tantalus Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.
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