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Leather Book Tantalus

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

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Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus
Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus

Located in Astoria, NY

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus, interior compartment marked "Made in France / For

Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

Antique French Book Form Liquor Tantalus Decanter and Glassware Set
Antique French Book Form Liquor Tantalus Decanter and Glassware Set

Antique French Book Form Liquor Tantalus Decanter and Glassware Set

Located in New York, NY

Antique (late 19th to early 20th century) French tantalus in the form of four stacked leather bound

Category

20th Century French Glass

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.

Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.

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H 12 in W 6 in D 9.75 in

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

19th Century Faux Book Leather Tantalus and 6 Engraved Crystal Glasses
19th Century Faux Book Leather Tantalus and 6 Engraved Crystal Glasses

19th Century Faux Book Leather Tantalus and 6 Engraved Crystal Glasses

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This fabulous novelty leather faux-book hinged case has been ingeniously designed to secretly hide

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Crystal

19th Century French Leatherbound Book Tantalus with Shot Glasses and Decanters
19th Century French Leatherbound Book Tantalus with Shot Glasses and Decanters

19th Century French Leatherbound Book Tantalus with Shot Glasses and Decanters

Located in Miami, FL

". Crafted in France, circa 1870, the antique tantalus is shaped like five antique leather bound books

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

19th Century French Book Form Tantalus
19th Century French Book Form Tantalus

19th Century French Book Form Tantalus

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H 11.25 in W 15.13 in D 10.75 in

19th Century French Book Form Tantalus

Located in Miami, FL

French book form Tantalus, antique leather bindings opening to a fitted removable rack with four

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Book Form Tantalus c.1940s
French Book Form Tantalus c.1940s

French Book Form Tantalus c.1940s

Located in Redding, CA

These are fun, I love to buy them because they sell fast. Also they make me feel like I'm catching up on a little school work I "may" Have missed. The books look so real, this has be...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Barware

Materials

Brass

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Materials

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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Epirus Albania - Etching by Johannes Janssonius - 1650s

Johannes JanssoniusEpirus Albania - Etching by Johannes Janssonius - 1650s, 1650s

$1,864Sale Price|30% Off

H 18.71 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in

Epirus Albania - Etching by Johannes Janssonius - 1650s

By Johannes Janssonius

Located in Roma, IT

Epirus Albania is an ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). Good conditions. From Atlantis majoris quinta pars, Orbem maritimum [Novus Atlas, volume V: ca...

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Located in Brea, CA

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Pair of Japanese Pagoda Form Porcelain Lamps

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A Rare Pair of Japanese Pagoda Form Porcelain Lamps. Beautifully glazed in very vibrant colors with gilt accents. Lamps are mounted on square carved hardwood bases. Wired and in work...

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20th Century Beyer Crystal Wine Decanter or Carafe, 1970s
20th Century Beyer Crystal Wine Decanter or Carafe, 1970s

20th Century Beyer Crystal Wine Decanter or Carafe, 1970s

$959Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.6 in Dm 5.12 in

20th Century Beyer Crystal Wine Decanter or Carafe, 1970s

By Beyermann & Co.

Located in LEGNY, FR

Spectacular and rare chiseled crystal wine decanter from the Beyer Crystal factory in Germany. Very rare shape and quality of the plug. Stamp of the Beyer factory. Very good condi...

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Crystal

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Questions About Leather Book Tantalus
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When a book is leather bound, it means a leather cover holds the book together. Typically, leather-bound books cost more than books with traditional hardback binding. You'll find a variety of leather-bound books from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.