$2,990
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
Gold Leaf
$2,326Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined With A Decorative
Silver Plate
$1,700
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Jugendstil Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Jugendstil/Art Nouveau Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by german
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
$1,435
H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Oak and Crystal Tantalus Made by Army & Navy CSL
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique tantalus made by Army and Navy CSL, from England. The stand is made from solid
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
$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
Leather, Glass, Softwood
Victorian Decanter Set in Oak Caddy, Crystal & Metal, England, 19th C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brandy and is often referred to as a "tantalus". The lockable nature of such sets in the past was
Crystal, Metal
$595
H 10 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau Royal Doulton Lambeth Whiskey Jug Silver Mounts London 1903
By Doulton Lambeth, George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Portland, OR
well known for making high quality silver drinking accessories such as; liquor tantaluses, cocktail
Sterling Silver
$2,700 / set
H 11 in W 17 in D 13 in
Black Forest “Cave de Liqueur” This is a wonderful piece of Craftsmanship
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Black Forest “Cave de Liqueur” This is a wonderful piece of Craftsmanship it is a Carved Tantalus
Crystal
$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
Brass
$5,200
H 11 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete "Cave à Liqueur"
Located in Dallas, TX
, and adorns a beautiful bronze dore finish. This Tantalus would make a sophisticated addition to a
Crystal, Bronze
$4,895
H 12 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
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
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Black Forest Carved Liquor Box
Located in High Point, NC
wood log cabinet, the rectangular Black Forest tantalus is decorated on the top with gorgeous hand
Fruitwood
$4,200
H 16.875 in W 16.75 in D 12.25 in
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
Glass, Wood
$11,668 / set
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
cabinet with original three bottle tantalus & decanters & solid silver decanters collars, gin
Brass
$16,191 / set
H 30.12 in W 23.82 in D 24.61 in
Luxurious & Rare Asprey & Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar
By Charles & George Asprey, Heal's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Tantalus & Decanters Gin, Scotch Whiskey & Brandy Silver Collars. Possibly retailed by Heal's The
Brass
$11,932 / item
H 30.12 in W 23.82 in D 24.61 in
Luxurious & Rare Asprey & Co. London Royal Warrant Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar
By Charles & George Asprey, Heal's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Drinks Cabinet with Rare Asprey's Pewter Lemon Squeezer on Stand. Original Built-In Three Bottle Tantalus
Brass
$2,000 / set
H 4.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
By Salviati, Antonio Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
stemware drinking goblet small cup tumbler glass cave a liqueur service tantalus bar box liquour caddy
Enamel
$2,400
H 12 in W 14 in D 11 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut and Glass Complete Liquor Box
Located in Dallas, TX
shaped as a house log cabin, the rectangular Black Forest Tantalus is decorated on the top with a carved
Glass, Walnut
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tantalus), created for
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,995
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 7.875 in
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
Crystal, Brass
$4,598Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.17 in W 12.2 in D 8.66 in
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
Brass
$2,875Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Single Locking Decanter, 1898
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce find, this Victorian Betjemann's Patent single locking decanter or tantalus is made from
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$305Sale Price|25% Off
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 0.002 in
Original Antique Engraving of the Statue of Niobe in Rome, Italy, 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
, Niobe was a daughter of Tantalus and Dione. From the 1660 Dutch edition of 'Icones et Segmenta Nobil
Paper
$363Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.34 in W 11.03 in D 0 in
Antique Print of Apollo and Diana Killing Niobe's Children with Arrows, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Niobe's Children with their arrows. In Greek mythology Niobe was a daughter of Tantalus and the sister of
Paper
Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table
By Sheraton Revival
Located in Chicago, IL
built-in tantalus accompanied by three fine crystal decanters, perfect for pouring a drink before a game
Crystal, Brass
$5,470
H 14.18 in W 16.15 in D 11.42 in
Antique English Victorian Decanter Humidor Games Box Compendium
Located in Northampton, GB
matching spirit glasses completing the tantalus drinks compartments. The lower drawer spring pin is
Mahogany, Cedar
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.
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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.
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