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Antique Tantalus Boxes

Antique Liquor Tantalus Box Oak With Guta Percha Images Cut Crystal Stemware
Antique Liquor Tantalus Box Oak With Guta Percha Images Cut Crystal Stemware

Antique Liquor Tantalus Box Oak With Guta Percha Images Cut Crystal Stemware

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique liquor tantalus box of oak with guta percha images. 14 3" etched liquor glasses. 4 etched decanters with stoppers.

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19th Century Early Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet

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 beautiful inlay to top of the box.

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box
Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box

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. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 19th century, Continental European...

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Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding 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...

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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

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

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 looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus
Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus

Located in Ipswich, GB

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus, having a quality oak tantalus with marquetry strung inlay detail, having two hinged bevel glazed lids enclosing a...

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19th Century Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

Black Forest Hand Carved Tantalus Set Original Glasses
Black Forest Hand Carved Tantalus Set Original Glasses

Black Forest Hand Carved Tantalus Set Original Glasses

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Black Forest hand-carved walnut tantalus box. With intricate fox finial against fence, brick and wood plank design on box, and stunning cranes etched on front and back glass with ree...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

19th Century 3-Bottle English Oak and Silver Plated Locking Decanter Set
19th Century 3-Bottle English Oak and Silver Plated Locking Decanter Set

19th Century 3-Bottle English Oak and Silver Plated Locking Decanter Set

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Sometimes referred to as a tantalus box, this English locking decanter set dates to the 1800s.

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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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 liquors created in Paris France during the Napoleon III period, back in middle of 1860.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Display it proudly in your home or private bar, and let it become a conversation piece that embodies the artistry and refinement of the 19th century. DIMENSIONS: Tantalus box: 10.5"...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Brass

Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)
Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)

Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

We firmly attribute the box to renowned box & tantalus makers Betjemann & Sons due to the woods used, quality and characteristics of the cabinet.

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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
19th Century French Black Forest Cave A Liqueur with Etched Glass Hunting Motifs

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 immaculate Black Forest-themed French cave a liqueur has all of the original receptacles, de...

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19th Century French Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860
Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860

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

19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece

19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece in figured walnut lined and fitted with four original glass decanters, each with traces of gilt decoration and...

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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Walnut

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

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 leather-bound books, reveals a fitted interior for a small glass stoppered bottle ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry
Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry

Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry

By Philip Ashbery & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A truly magnificent three bottle decanter case made from silver plate and fully marked for the Sheffield silversmith's, Philip Ashberry & Sons, dating to circa 1870. The silver ca...

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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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

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 Renaissance style.

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set

Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set

By Antonio Salviati, Salviati

Located in Forney, TX

. --- finest quality Venetian glass art glass luxurious luxury drinkware glassware serveware barware liquor liqueur glasses after diner drink stemware drinking goblet small cup tumb...

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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
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

Located in Forney, TX

Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar box liquor cabinet chest decanter wine bottle barware drinkware glassware serveware dinnerware stemware goblet tumbler dining room s...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Antique Leather Tantalus
Antique Leather Tantalus

Antique Leather Tantalus

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very nice old tantalus with original leather, the leather has attained a lovely patination and the gold tooling is lovely and faded, the crystal decanters of course are hand cut and ...

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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

1840s English Tantalus
1840s English Tantalus

1840s English Tantalus

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H 9 in W 15 in D 8 in

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

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive
French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive

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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 is the gauge of the bronze frame, the casting and chiseling is exceptional qualit...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Boxed Tantalus Set
Boxed Tantalus Set

Boxed Tantalus Set

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H 11 in W 15.25 in D 11.75 in

Boxed Tantalus Set

Located in Woodbury, CT

The box of a well grained polished mahogany or other hard wood with ebonized moldings and feet, applied dark bronze plaques of cavorting putti with a goat (top) a classical medallion...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Bronze

Locking Decanter Box Tantalus, Exotic Coromandel Wood, Victorian, circa 1870s
Locking Decanter Box Tantalus, Exotic Coromandel Wood, Victorian, circa 1870s

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 backs and purple velvet lining. Four cut glass decanter bottles and eight cordials...

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1870s European High Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Crystal

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Tantalus, Liquor Box, Cave a Liqueur
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Tantalus, Liquor Box, Cave a Liqueur

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 condition, with old woodworm holes which are typical for antique wood items (please see a...

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses
Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses

Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses

Located in Evergreen, CO

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...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

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 with mother of pearl. French circa 1870 Primarily veneered in fine thuya wood of...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Serpentine, Brass

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

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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 interior with a compartment dressed with a central liquor bottle and four old fashion gl...

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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

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

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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 interior with a compartment dressed with a central liquor bottle and four old fashion gl...

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19th Century British Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C
Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C

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 inlaid Welk seashell reserves, lid opens to reveal six compartments with four decante...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set

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H 13 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set

Located in Queens, NY

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).  

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand
English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand

English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand

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H 43.5 in W 16 in D 12.75 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 mirrored back.

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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1890
Antique English Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1890

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
High Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Decanter Tantalus and Games Box

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 top Tantalus with decorative brass mounts. 3 original cut glass decanters with mir...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

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Walnut

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

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 France~ ~Stunning carved Black Forest tantalus or “cavé à Liqueur”!

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19th Century French Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century
Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century

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 bronze stand with four bottle inserts, all upon four squat feet, circa nineteenth ce...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Antique English Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus circa 1860
Antique English Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus circa 1860

Antique English Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus circa 1860

Located in London, GB

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...

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19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Antique Georgian Mahogany Tantalus Spirits Wine Decanter Crystal Decanters 19 Ct
Antique Georgian Mahogany Tantalus Spirits Wine Decanter Crystal Decanters 19 Ct

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 Box of traditional form, complete with its four original gilt decorated bottles.

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Beveled Glass and Carved Walnut Tantalus Case, 19th Century
Antique Beveled Glass and Carved Walnut Tantalus Case, 19th Century

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 scrolling accents, all sides and top inset with beveled glass. The interior has a gre...

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

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 large book stacked on top. Each book features different decorative detailing. This p...

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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
Antique Silver Mounted Burr Walnut 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

Antique Silver Mounted Burr Walnut 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

Located in London, GB

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...

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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
Antique English Victorian Golden Oak 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

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 plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, the decanter...

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1880s Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus
Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus

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) cordials glasses in fitted bronze insert set in French bronze & glass case - Measure...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Coromandel Tantalus Humidor Drew & Son 19th C
Antique Coromandel Tantalus Humidor Drew & Son 19th C

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 ormolu label for Drew & Son, 33 Piccadilly Circus, London, and Circa 1890 in date ...

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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
Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set

Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set

By Moser Glassworks, Baccarat

Located in Forney, TX

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Tantalus and Games Box
Antique English Tantalus and Games Box

Antique English Tantalus and Games Box

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H 14 in W 13 in D 9 in

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 Decanters and Glasses (Removable Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Tray) Circa 1880s-1...

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19th Century Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

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H 12.21 in W 12.8 in D 10.44 in

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 metal mounts, carrying handles to the sides, mirror back and a compartment with thre...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

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 brass mounts and carrying handles to the sides, having a compartment with three squar...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass

19th Century Burr Walnut Tantalus Decanter Box with Glasses
19th Century Burr Walnut Tantalus Decanter Box with Glasses

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 which is cross banded on every panel.

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Late 19th Century French Georgian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50
Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50

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 rosewood. This elegant bar set opens by means of a hinged lid, inlaid with “Liqueurs” at t...

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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique Four Bottle Coromandel Decanter Box Tantalus, 19th Century
Antique Four Bottle Coromandel Decanter Box Tantalus, 19th Century

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 century in date. The interior lined in plush blue velvet, the hinged lid with fo...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Silver Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Smoker's Box, Circa 1880
Antique English Silver Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Smoker's Box, Circa 1880

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 Coromandel Wood Games Box Tantalus w/ Games Pieces & Crystalware
Antique English Coromandel Wood Games Box Tantalus w/ Games Pieces & Crystalware

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"
Antique GW Banker Boxed Demijohn Wine Whiskey Bottle & Tantalus Crate 19"

Antique GW Banker Boxed Demijohn Wine Whiskey Bottle & Tantalus Crate 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

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 ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany & Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany & Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.

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 Glassware, Cigar Cutter, Silver-Plated Dishes and Games.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus
Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus

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 Interior and Mirrored Back, Circa 1890's.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sheffield Plate

Antique Wooden Boxed Tantalus Bar, with Glas Decanter, Mid 19th Century
Antique Wooden Boxed Tantalus Bar, with Glas Decanter, Mid 19th Century

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.

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

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

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

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 Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English Oak Games Box 3-Bottle Tantalus with Cordials, circa 1880
Antique English Oak Games Box 3-Bottle Tantalus with Cordials, circa 1880

Antique English Oak Games Box 3-Bottle Tantalus with Cordials, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Oak, Silver-Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Games Box, Circa 1880
Antique English Oak, Silver-Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Games Box, Circa 1880

Antique English Oak, Silver-Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Games Box, Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Coromandel Silver Mounted Decanter Box Tantalus P&F Schafer 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Silver Mounted Decanter Box Tantalus P&F Schafer 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Silver Mounted Decanter Box Tantalus P&F Schafer 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

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

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

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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

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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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 Liqueur Set Box Case Having 4 Etched Decanters And 16 Liqueur Glasses

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Early 20th Century French Regency Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

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...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

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

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).

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19th Century French Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium
Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium

Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium

Located in New Orleans, LA

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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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique French Napoleon III Period Burlwood Box Cave a Liqueur Decanter Set
Antique French Napoleon III Period Burlwood Box Cave a Liqueur Decanter Set

Antique French Napoleon III Period Burlwood Box Cave a Liqueur Decanter Set

Located in Forney, TX

Keywords: After dinner dessert liqueur service set tantalus bar box liquour caddy liquor cabinet chest decanter wine bottle barware drinkware glassware serveware dinnerware stemware ...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique English Mahogany Revolving Hidden Bar by "Halstaff and Co.", circa 1880s
Antique English Mahogany Revolving Hidden Bar by "Halstaff and Co.", circa 1880s

Antique English Mahogany Revolving Hidden Bar by "Halstaff and Co.", circa 1880s

Located in New Orleans, LA

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.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tantalus Boxes

1880s French Tantalus
1880s French Tantalus

1880s French Tantalus

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H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in

1880s French Tantalus

Located in Tarrytown, NY

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

Category

1880s Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tantalus Set
19th Century Tantalus Set

19th Century Tantalus Set

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H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 11 in

19th Century Tantalus Set

Located in Houston, TX

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...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century French Tantalus
19th Century French Tantalus

19th Century French Tantalus

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H 10 in W 15 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Tantalus

Located in Houston, TX

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

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Bone

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$4,200 / set

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Brass

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C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar

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$2,221

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Located in London, GB

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

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$18,087

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Located in Milano, IT

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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exquisite and Complete French 19th century Cave à Liqueur Drinks Box
Exquisite and Complete French 19th century Cave à Liqueur Drinks Box

Exquisite and Complete French 19th century Cave à Liqueur Drinks Box

Located in London, GB

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...

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19th Century French Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box

19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box

Located in Vilnius, LT

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...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Brass

Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur
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Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur

$28,850

H 15.38 in W 14.38 in D 13.38 in

Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

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...

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19th Century French Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
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$36,850

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

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. ...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century
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Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century

$2,504Sale Price|25% Off

H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

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...

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19th Century French Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Fine English Yew and Boxwood Tantalus Bar Set, circa 1875
Fine English Yew and Boxwood Tantalus Bar Set, circa 1875

Fine English Yew and Boxwood Tantalus Bar Set, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

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

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1870s English Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Yew

19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete "Cave à Liqueur"
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete "Cave à Liqueur"

19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete "Cave à Liqueur"

Located in Dallas, TX

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

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 both incredible in design and function. Gold accents on the glassware gives this se...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

19th Century French Black Forest Walnut Cave à Liqueur with Gilt Crystal Service
19th Century French Black Forest Walnut Cave à Liqueur with Gilt Crystal Service

19th Century French Black Forest Walnut Cave à Liqueur with Gilt Crystal Service

Located in Dallas, TX

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...

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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

$5,277Sale 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 Tantalus Cabinet. Elaborately crafted cabinet with the so-called Boulle technique att...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Tantalus Boxes

Materials

Brass

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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.