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Leather Book Tantalus

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
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Late 20th Century Italian Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood, Leather

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
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

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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
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Crystal

Late 19th Century French Leather Book Box Tantalus with Crystal Liqueur Service
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Concealed in a stack of antique leather bound books with gold tooling, this late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Crystal

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

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
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century French Book Form Tantalus
19th Century French Book Form Tantalus
H 11.25 in W 15.13 in D 10.75 in
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...
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Vintage 1940s French Barware

Materials

Brass

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19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany and Bronze Inlay Liquor Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this complete antique "Cave à Liqueur"! Created in France, circa 1870, the mahogany Tantalus features a complete set of 13 cut glass cordials and thre...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Bronze

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 Decorative Boxes

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Gold Leaf

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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.

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