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 Renaissance style. The case is composed of softwood with a leather exterior and gilt bo...
Leather, Glass, Softwood
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 / Blum's Vogue / Chicago", with decanter and four small glasses, each with gilt decora...
Leather, Glass, Paper
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 books with Latin titles, with gilt glass decanter and five glasses, ideal for liqu...
Leather, Blown Glass
Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
This Italian faux book bar set from Sarreid Ltd. honors the history of the tantalus with both elegance and functionality.
Glass, Wood, Leather
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H 4.53 in W 11.42 in D 9.06 in
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 six adorable animal-themed whisky crystal tumblers. Beautifully crafted from two gi...
Crystal
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H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
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 liqueur box features a set of four crystal glasses, and two carafes with stoppers. The g...
Crystal
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H 5.13 in W 8.25 in D 5.63 in
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 stacked together.
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 etched and gilt glass decanters and stoppers, five of six cordial glasses and eight s...
Leather, Wood
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...
Brass
$1,401
H 8.5 in W 8 in D 5.7 in
French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique four-leather-books-design liquor tantalus with hidden decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved one then this ...
Leather, Blown Glass, Paper
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