Antique Tantalus Boxes

Gorgeous Victorian locking decanter box of Coaramandel wood, circa 1870s. Interior with mirrored backs and purple velvet lining. Four cut glass decanter bottles and eight cordials...

Exquisite carved black forest wood liquor box "Tantalus" from circa 1860 Very good original condition, with old woodworm holes which are typical for antique wood items (please see a...

Add a touch elegance and refinement to any dinner party, business meeting, or display shelf with this beautiful, tantalus liquor box. Made from carved walnut and beveled glass panels...

An Exceptionally Fine French Serpentine and brass marquetry inlaid Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus Box with mother of pearl. French circa 1870 Primarily veneered in fine thuya wood of...

Large tantalus, hidden to appear as a stack of five books, its hinged lid opens to reveal the interior with a compartment dressed with a central liquor bottle and four old fashion gl...

Large tantalus, hidden to appear as a stack of five books, its hinged lid opens to reveal the interior with a compartment dressed with a central liquor bottle and four old fashion gl...

Antique English Georgian satinwood handled tantalus box features ebonized banding throughout and inlaid Welk seashell reserves, lid opens to reveal six compartments with four decante...

English Victorian oak traveling tantalus box with brass filigree trimmed corners, handles, and trim (silver plate tray & 2 coasters, 2 cordial glasses, 3 pressed glass bottles).  

An English tantalus and games box set, in a brass-bound, fitted oak case having a hinged lid with mirrored back.

Antique English oak games box Tantalus, circa 1890.     

High Victorian burr walnut 3 decanter Tantalus and games box, circa 1870. Stunning quality table top Tantalus with decorative brass mounts. 3 original cut glass decanters with mir...

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus hunt dog liquor box decanter Cavé à Liqueur ~Direct from France~ ~Stunning carved Black Forest tantalus or “cavé à Liqueur”!

European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt bronze stand with four bottle inserts, all upon four squat feet, circa nineteenth ce...

There is also a secret drawer for those who are bored, in there you can find playing cards, domino, dices etc. for all sorts of games. The box bears a plaque of the retailer: Ben...

An exceptionally fine quality example of an early English George III Flame Grain Mahogany Tantalus Box of traditional form, complete with its four original gilt decorated bottles.

An incredible tantalus case or cave-a-liqueur. The top and front have carved floral blossoms and scrolling accents, all sides and top inset with beveled glass. The interior has a gre...

This 19th century tantalus is designed to look like a row of 14 leather bound books, covered by a large book stacked on top. Each book features different decorative detailing. This p...

This is a superb antique Victorian sterling silver mouned, burr walnut cased three decanter tantalus, overlaid all over with sterling silver strap work and handles to each side, bear...

This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, the decanter...

19th century French bronze & glass tantalus set with (4) gold decorated glass decanters with (14) cordials glasses in fitted bronze insert set in French bronze & glass case - Measure...

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel cased two decanter tantalus and humidor bearing an ormolu label for Drew & Son, 33 Piccadilly Circus, London, and Circa 1890 in date ...

The exterior of the large tantalus box features rich highly figured burl walnut, contrasting exotic woods marquetry inlays, framed by ebonized molding.

Antique English Golden Oak Games Box and Tantalus With Polished Steel mounts Original Cut Crystal Decanters and Glasses (Removable Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Tray) Circa 1880s-1...

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with silvered metal mounts, carrying handles to the sides, mirror back and a compartment with thre...

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with quality brass mounts and carrying handles to the sides, having a compartment with three squar...

Fine quality french burr tantalus liquer decanter box circa 1890. Striking colour and grain which is cross banded on every panel.

Presented is an exquisite French Napoleon III-period “Cave à Liqueur”, or tantalus, in rich rosewood. This elegant bar set opens by means of a hinged lid, inlaid with “Liqueurs” at t...

This is an antique Victorian coromandel wood and ormolu strung four bottle decanter box, late 19th century in date. The interior lined in plush blue velvet, the hinged lid with fo...

Antique English 3 bottle tantalus, games box & smoker's compendium, Circa 1890s.

Antique English silver plate & cut crystal tantalus smoker's box, Circa 1880.

Antique English coromandel wood games box tantalus fully fitted with games pieces and crystalware.

Late 19th century antique demijohn - an oversized wine bottle in pale blue glass with cork stopper - and hardwood tantalus style wine box / storage crate with lockable metal flap on ...

Antique English inlaid mahogany & cut crystal games box tantalus, Circa 1880. Includes Crystal Glassware, Cigar Cutter, Silver-Plated Dishes and Games.

Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak and Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus with Fitted Interior and Mirrored Back, Circa 1890's.

This is a beautiful boxed tantalus bar from the middle of the 19th century.

Antique English Oak & Silver Plated 2 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.

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...

Antique english sheffield silver-plate mounted golden oak games box tantalus, Circa 1880.

Antique English cut crystal two-bottle tantalus and mahogany games box, circa 1890.

Antique English Silver-Mounted Oak Games Box Compendium 3-Bottle Tantalus with Cordials, Circa 1880.

Antique English oak, silver-plate & cut crystal tantalus games box, Circa 1880. Includes crystal glassware and games.

This is a fine antique Victorian coromandel wood and silver mounted four bottle decanter box, stamped with the makers mark for P & F Schafer, 27 Picadilly, London.

Magnificent Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated 3 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1860.

This innovative tantalus also features the original music box label, a winding key, and latches on the back for manual door operation.     

A Wonderful French Bacarrat Style Ormolu Bronze & Crystal With Glass Housing Tantalus Cave a Liqueur Set Box Case Having 4 Etched Decanters And 16 Liqueur Glasses

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium box bearing an ormolu label for Mappin & Webb, C1880 in date It was skillfully cra...

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

Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium Box with 3 Cut Crystal Liquor Bottles, 6 Cordials and Multiple Games.

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Located at 228 Regent Street, Halstaff and Company was primarily known for making small boxes and tantalus. They were only in business for 70 years.

1880s French inlaid wood tantalus. Meant to hold decanter and glasses (none included). No key.

Handsome French Cave de Liqueur set. Pewter nailheads and decorations to case. Ebonized banding on a lighter wood case. 16 glasses that are beautifully etched and handblown. Four...

19th century, brass and tone decorated wood, hand-painted. Fitted for four bottles and six cordials.

An Exquisite and Complete French Ormolu-Mounted Cave à Liqueur The frame of gilded bronze with well cast and hand-chased details; the sides and top set with bevelled glass panels; s...

Antique French liqueur cave box with inlaid brass and and tortoise shell marquetry decor, a lift top door and swing side doors, polished surface, bronze legs. Inside there is a wood...

This charming and rare 19th-century cave à liqueur by the renowned cristallerie Baccarat gets a unique twist thanks to its oriental design. Taking the form of a palanquin, the doré b...

Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...

Carved wood liquor cabinet called "Black Forest". This charming liquor cabinet of the late nineteenth century is decorated with plant motifs, pine cones, saddlebags, hats, rifles, po...

With four glass decanters, 16 glasses. Polished mahogany interior.

Create a bar area with this elegant antique cave à liqueur. Created in France circa 1870 and built of bronze with floral decor in each corner, the decorative liquor box stands on cur...

Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass. This beautiful bar set is both incredible in design and function. Gold accents on the glassware gives this se...

Elevate a bar, library, or gentleman’s study with this exceptional antique Cave à Liqueur from France, crafted circa 1870. Executed in richly patinated walnut in the Black Forest tas...

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Bar Cabinet, 19th Century Very nice and decorative Boulle Tantalus Cabinet. Elaborately crafted cabinet with the so-called Boulle technique att...