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Games Tantalus

Antique English Tantalus / Games Set
Antique English Tantalus / Games Set

Antique English Tantalus / Games Set

Located in Forney, TX

An elegant antique English Late Victorian / Edwardian Tantalus and Games set. Hand-crafted in England around the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, most likely in a custom, ...

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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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Antique Mid-19th Century English Barware

Materials

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

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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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Victoran Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Antique Victoran Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Antique Victoran Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel, ormolu mounted and cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium, circa 1870 in date.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Three Cut Crystal Decanter Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Antique Three Cut Crystal Decanter Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Antique Three Cut Crystal Decanter Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb quality antique Edwardian mahogany cased three decanter tantalus with decorative satin wood inlaid decoration and a secret games drawer, Circa 1890 in date.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Satin Wood Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Antique Satin Wood Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Antique Satin Wood Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany cased three decanter tantalus with decorative satin wood inlaid decoration and a secret games drawer, Circa 1890 in date.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative cut brass gothic revival mounts and brass carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 in date. ...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Silver

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

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, circa 1880 i...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

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Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium
Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium

Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium - the tantalus has three cut crystal liquor bottles with a brass tray and coasters - the games compartment a fitted cribbage scorer - A...

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Antique 1890s English Sheraton Games

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 19th Century Barware

Materials

Crystal, Steel

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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Antique 19th Century English Decorative 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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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

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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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass

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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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date.

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Antique 1880s Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

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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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

English Drinks Tantalus and Games Compendium from the Edwardian Era
English Drinks Tantalus and Games Compendium from the Edwardian Era

English Drinks Tantalus and Games Compendium from the Edwardian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English drinks tantalus of silver-mounted patinated oak with three decanters and a games drawer compendium from the Edwardian era.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Oak Tantalus, Cigar & Games
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Oak Tantalus, Cigar & Games

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Oak Tantalus, Cigar & Games

By Charles Boyton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver & oak tantalus, with a humidor and card games section. The interior comprising of three cut crystal decanters with stoppers, three glasses...

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Antique 19th Century British Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games Drawer 19th C
Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games Drawer 19th C

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games Drawer 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel, brass mounted and cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium, Circa 1880 in date.

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Antique 1880s Late Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Brass

Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian walnut cased three decanter tantalus with  fan patterae inlaid decoration, C1890 in date. It was skillfully crafted with beautiful fan patterae ma...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Superb Coromandel Decanter and Games Table Top Tantalus
19th Century Superb Coromandel Decanter and Games Table Top Tantalus

19th Century Superb Coromandel Decanter and Games Table Top Tantalus

Located in London, GB

This beautifully made table top Tantalus is designed from Coromandel with lovely fretted brass mounts and carrying handles, all on an ebonised base. Once the Bramah lock is unlocked,...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sheffield Plate

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated & Oak Tantalus & Games Compendium, c.1895
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated & Oak Tantalus & Games Compendium, c.1895

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated & Oak Tantalus & Games Compendium, c.1895

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th Century Victorian silver plated mounted on solid oak tantilus, with a humidor & games compendium, the interior comprising three cut crystal decanters with stoppers,...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Barware

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique English Cut Crystal Golden Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, circa 1880
Antique English Cut Crystal Golden Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, circa 1880

Antique English Cut Crystal Golden Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English cut crystal golden oak Tantalus and games compendium with Sheffield silver-plated mounts, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

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, circa 1880 i...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

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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Antique Mid-19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium, circa 1880 in date.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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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Antique 1880s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, Victorian, 19th Century
Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, Victorian, 19th Century

Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium, Victorian, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

This antique oak Tantalus is enclosing three square-cut crystal spirits decanters within a mirror-back compartment, with their original faceted stoppers and it comes with its key.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Golden Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1880
Antique English Golden Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1880

Antique English Golden Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English golden oak games box tantalus, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Barware

Victorian Silver and Coromandel Tantalus & Games Compendium, circa 1895
Victorian Silver and Coromandel Tantalus & Games Compendium, circa 1895

Victorian Silver and Coromandel Tantalus & Games Compendium, circa 1895

By William Richard Corke

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Victorian solid silver mounted on Coromandel Tantilus, humidor and games compendium, the interior comprising three cut crystal decanters with stoppers, four...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian walnut cased three decanter tantalus with decorative inlaid decoration and a games drawer, C1890 in date.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Antique Oak Tantalus with Ornate Silver Plated Mounts & Games Compendium Set
Antique Oak Tantalus with Ornate Silver Plated Mounts & Games Compendium Set

Antique Oak Tantalus with Ornate Silver Plated Mounts & Games Compendium Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This tantalus also includes a games compenium drawer which unlocks by lifting a pin on the inside of the box.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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H 10.83 in W 14.77 in D 11.82 in

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Games Tantalus For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the games tantalus you’re looking for. Each games tantalus for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. A games tantalus is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. William Richard Corke each produced at least one beautiful games tantalus that is worth considering.

How Much is a Games Tantalus?

A games tantalus can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,550, while the lowest priced sells for $2,085 and the highest can go for as much as $6,370.