Betjemann Tantalus
Rare Victorian Solid Amboyna Tantalus George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Victorian Amboyna Tantalus. The Tantalus from the original Betjemann design with a solid Amboyna body and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Tantalus Set, Betjemann's c.1897
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian three-bottle tantalus features brass detailing and a locking
Category
Antique 1880s British Other Barware
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in
Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Miniature 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
"The Tantalus", on the other
It is fitted with a Betjemann’s Bramah locking system, complete with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
H 7.29 in W 9.26 in D 3.75 in
Rare Antique English Coromandel Four Bottle Tantalus by Betjemann and Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
the top bracket is stamped Betjemann patent 38325, London and The Tantalus on the opposite side. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Crystal Decanter Tantalus Hallmarked 20th Century
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Edwardian coromandel cased three decanter Betjemann’s patent tantalus
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
H 13 in W 16.93 in D 6.3 in
Antique English Edwardian Two Bottle Walnut & Silver Plated Tantalus
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus set was made by the well known Betjemmin's & Sons of London, England and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique Miniature 19th C. Travel or Perfume Decanter Tantalus in Oak & Cut Glass
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique small scale tantalus.
Meant as a travel liquor or perfume tantalus.
With square
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Tantalus Jaques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
Betjemann patented the Tantalus model in 1881 (UK Patent 58948). Betjemann & Sons had workshops at 34–42
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
First patented in England by the German cabinet maker George Betjemann in 1881, the tantalus
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Glass, Wood, Leather
French Art Deco Tantalus by Designer Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
century in England when a German born cabinetmaker George Betjemann patented the Tantalus model in 1881
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Recent Sales
Antique Miniature Betjemann & Sons Tantalus
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique miniature Betjemann & Sons Tantalus with gilded mounts on a feathered Walnut frame. Housing
Category
Antique 19th Century British Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut
Large 19th Century English 3 Decanter Silver Plated and Oak Tantalus, Betjemann
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in GB
This three bottle tantalus is one of the best examples we have ever owned. It is made by the top
Category
Vintage 1920s English Barware
Materials
Silver
H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 6.3 in
Tantalus Betjemann's Patent
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
An Edwardian oak and plate mounted three bottle tantalus detailed 'Betjemann's patent 53506 London
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Glass
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
Antique English Silver Plated Golden Oak 2-Bottle Betjemann Tantalus, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver plated golden oak two bottle Tantalus, made by "Betjemann's & Sons" of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
H 11 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in
Betjemann's Patent Tantalus
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
choice. Few of Betjemann's tantalus' survive in this fine of condition, making this example a prize
Category
Antique 19th Century American Other Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemann's, London, c.1890
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and highly decorative example of a miniature Tantalus created with travel size decanters
Category
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Gold Plate
Unusual Antique English Betjemann's Silver Plate Tantalus, circa 1890
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A smart late Victorian three bottle Tantalus with three cut crystal decanters in the ever-popular
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Barware
Rare Art Nouveau Miniature Sized Onyx Tantalus by Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Tantalus' to one side and 'Betjemann's Patent London' to the other. To the front a small retailer's ormolu
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique Coromandel Silver Plated and Cut Glass Tantalus Betjemann and Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
this superb lockable decanter holder attributed to Betjemann and Son. The Tantalus is of Betjemann
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12.21 in W 16.15 in D 6.3 in
Antique English Cut Crystal Tantalus, circa 1880
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English cut crystal tantalus, circa 1880. Made by Betjemanns & Sons in London.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Crystal
Betjemmans & Sons Victorian Oak and Glass British Tantalus 1870
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an amazing Tantalus in perfect conditions, signed in both sides, made in London in the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Victorian Betjemans Oak & Brass Tantalus & Humidor 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian Betjemans oak cased three decanter tantalus and humidor, late
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Glass
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 15.36 in W 13 in D 16.54 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
An attractive Victorian "Betjemann" patent' silver plated three bottle tantalus set, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 13 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Antique Betjemann’s Oak Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian oak cased three decanter Betjemann’s patent tantalus , C1870 in
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 11.42 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Antique English Oak and Silver 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus, "Betjemann" circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English oak and silver 3 bottle crystal tantalus made by the Premier Name in Fine Makers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
H 12 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in
English Oak and Silver Tantalus or Decanter Drinks Set by Betjemann's
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Betjemann's patent tantalus drinks or spirits two-bottle decanter set of oak and silver from
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus Betjemann & Sons 19th Century
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian silver plate mounted two bottle tantalus, the lock plate stamped by the
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
H 11.42 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Antique Tantalus by Hamilton & Inches of Scotland or by Betjemann's of London
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Lisse, NL
another famous maker by the name of Betjemann of London. We don't know whether this tantalus was made by
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Barware
Materials
Crystal
H 12.2 in W 6.7 in D 5.7 in
Decorative English Glass Bottle and Onyx Agate Tantalus for Liquor
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in London, GB
A Betjemann's Patent Tantalus
Constructed in a white banded agate, and having engraved gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Barware
Materials
Agate
Miniature Betjemann Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Miniature Betjemann Tantalus veneered in exotic coromandel with beautiful boxwood marquetry and
Category
Early 20th Century British Bottles
Silver and Coromandel Betjemann Tantalus
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Betjemann Tantalus has silver plated corner brackets, lock mechanism and sturdy carry
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Betjemanns Tantalus Set
Located in Southfield, MI
Superlative tantalus set by "The Betjemanns" of London, dating to the late 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Barware
Materials
Onyx, Crystal, Ormolu
Unusual Betjemanns Tantalus
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
handle is stamped with a crown and "Betjemann's Patent London 39724", this style of tantalus was patented
Category
Antique 19th Century British Serving Pieces
Antique Coromandel and Silver Plate Betjemanns Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Betjemann Tantalus veneered in exotic Coromandel with silver plate handle and corner brackets
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Oak Betjemanns Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Art Deco 1920s Betjemanns Silver Plate Oak Tantalus with three full cut hobnail glass decanters
Category
Early 20th Century British Glass
Bronze Gilded Engraved Miniature Betjemann Tantalus, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Bronze engraved and gilded miniature Tantalus by Betjemann. With three hobnail cut-glass bottles
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Coromandel Decanter Tantalus
By George Betjemann & Sons, Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
marked "The Tantalus. Betjemann's Patent 59970 London" With two unusual cut crystal lead decanters with
Category
20th Century European Victorian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Decanter Tantalus, 20th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Unusual Art Deco Betjemann Tantalus veneered in exotic Macassar ebony with silver plated handle
Category
20th Century British Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
Coromandel Betjemann Mappin Bros Silver Plate Tantalus, 19th Century
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Betjemann Tantalus with silver plate handle and corner brackets, veneered in stunning Coromandel
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Mappin & Webb Miniature Betjemann Calamander Tantalus, 19th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Miniature Betjemann Tantalus veneered in exotic Calamander with ornate silver plated corner
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Victorian Betjemann's Oak Decanter Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Oak Betjemann's Tantalus. Featuring ornate brass corner supports, carry handle and escutcheon.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Coromandel Tantalus with Marquetry, circa 1900
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Rare Betjemann tantalus with silver plate handle and corner brackets, veneered in stunning
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Modernist Macassar Three Bottle Tantalus, Betjemanns of London
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Oakland, CA
Silver-mounted Macassar tantalus, with a patent mark of George Betjemann & Sons, London circa 1925
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 13 in W 14 in D 8 in
Tantalus by Betjemanns
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Betjemanns Silver Plated Burr Walnut Tantalus with double strung boxwood lines to its beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Betjemann Coromandel Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Coromandel Tantalus with sterling silver corner brackets and initial plate. All silver is
Category
Antique 19th Century British Serving Pieces
Betjemann Coromandel Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
following: "Betjemanns Patent London 17880" " The Tantalus"
Category
Antique 19th Century British Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Betjemann's Patent Oak Tantalus
By John Betjeman
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Betjemann's patent oak tantalus
An early 20th century oak framed Betjemann's patent "The
Category
Vintage 1910s English Other Glass
Materials
Oak
Betjemann Coromandel & Silver Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Coromandel Tantalus by George Betjemann & Sons. The Tantalus has a silver plated carrying handle
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Barware
Betjemann's Patented "The Tantalus, " England, circa 1890
Located in Redding, CA
Great for the bar, and a bit of history to boot.
Category
Antique 1890s English Barware
Antique Two Bottle Silver Plated Betjemann Coromandel Decanter Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Two bottle Betjemann Coromandel Tantalus with silver plate carry handle with matching decorative
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Glass, Wood
Miniature Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Miniature Betjemann's Coromandel Tantalus with engraved silver plated carrying handle and silver
Category
Antique 19th Century British Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Miniature Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Miniature Betjemanns Walnut Tantalus.
The miniature Tantalus has a silver plated carrying handle
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Barware
Oak Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Two bottle Betjemann oak tantalus with silver plated swing carry handle with matching decorative
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Oak
Rare Miniature Three Bottle Tantalus Locking Decanter, Betjemann's
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Betjemann miniature three bottle tantalus. Exotic coromandel wood and cut glass bottles. Late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European High Victorian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Wood
Antique Betjemann Feathered Walnut Tantalus Lead Crystal Decanters, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Betjemann feathered walnut Tantalus with silver plate handle, housing three beautifully shaped lead
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12.5 in W 16.25 in D 6.25 in
Coromandel Tantalus
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
: "Betjemanns Patent 34412 London" "The Tantalus"
This antique coromandel tantalus comes with a fully
Category
Early 20th Century More Dining and Entertaining
Antique Victorian Walnut and Silver Plate Tantalus
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
handle is marked with:
The Tantalus, Betjemann's Patent 39577 London. The Tantalus frame is made from
Category
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian More Dining and Entert...
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century English Tantalus Decanters Stamped by Makers
By Kirby Beard & Co
Located in Charleston, SC
"The Tantalus Betjemann's Patent 46043 London" stamped locking handle with the original three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal
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Betjemann Tantalus For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the betjemann tantalus you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, crystal and stone, every betjemann tantalus was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a betjemann tantalus — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each betjemann tantalus bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one betjemann tantalus that is appealing in its simplicity, but Betjemanns & Sons, George Betjeman & Sons and Hamilton & Inches Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Betjemann Tantalus?
The average selling price for a betjemann tantalus at 1stDibs is $2,264, while they’re typically $1,025 on the low end and $18,850 for the highest priced.
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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.
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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 Betjemann Tantalus
- Why is it called a Tantalus?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The name ‘Tantalus’ is a reference to the character in Greek mythology. A tantalus in furniture is a small wooden cabinet, with two or three decanters and complete with a lock and a key. Shop a collection of Tantalus pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What do I keep in a tantalus?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tantalus holds one or more decanters. Tantalus’s may have an open design or a closed box design. More extravagant pieces may be as large as full-sized furniture pieces and require a lock and key to access. Browse a selection of tantalus pieces on 1stDibs.
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