Late 19th Century French Leather Book Liquor Tantalus
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late nineteenth-century French book-form liquor tantalus constructed from four stacked, leather-bound volumes over a hinged wooden case.
Leather, Wood
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
$2,150
H 10 in W 13 in D 10 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Tantalus with Crystal Decanters and Cordials
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this exquisite antique cave à liqueur (Tantalus). Crafted in France circa 1870, this refined portable bar is built of ebonized mahogany with brass inl...
Bronze
$2,857
H 5.2 in W 8.7 in D 5.7 in
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 ...
Gold Leaf
French Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Napoleon III period Cave À Liqueur cabinet with burl wood case, inlaid brass and mother of pearl details. The piece has a hinged top opening and it's conformed of a set of...
Brass
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the elegance of the mid to late 1800s. This remarkable piece has been crafted in the sophis...
Brass
$2,800
H 10.63 in W 12.8 in D 9.65 in
French Napoleon III Thuya Burl Liquor Box with 4 Decanters, circa 1860
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Napoleon III liquor box, made circa 1860, featuring a finely veneered case in thuya burl with contrasting stringing, dark banding likely in ebony or ebonized wood, and...
Crystal, Brass
$1,725
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
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. ...
Silver
Beaux Arts Faux Livres Bar Tantalus Set with Decanters
Located in Miami, FL
A mid century faux livres bar tantalus set. 2 glass decanters and 5 cups. M
Glass
Victorian Tantalus Decanter Set: Crystal, Oak & Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautifully crafted tantalus, a traditional liquor decanter set designed to secure and display fine spirits. The set includes three crystal decanters, each with a faceted ...
Crystal, Brass
C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar
Located in London, GB
Magnificent French Liquor Cabinet This cabinet opens to Reveal decanters and Crystal Glasses Baccarat Style set within burr Wood Case C1880s
Amboyna
$285
H 12 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Antique Tantalus Bar Liquor Decanter Set w Shot Glasses & Locking Case 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Nouveau Tantalus decanter set featuring six shot glasses and an embossed lockable metal case with handle. The case and decanter are etched / embossed with acanthus leave...
Metal
$1,086
H 3.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Stunning Little Antique Box with Decorated and Gilt Perfume Bottles Napoleon III
Located in Lisse, NL
If you are looking for the perfect gift for a lady. . .look no further. This magnificent, 19th century box is made of beautiful and mint condition boxwood and it comes with the orig...
Crystal
$2,368 / set
H 13.39 in W 14.97 in D 11.42 in
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. It was skillful...
Crystal, Brass
$1,371
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
$2,267 / set
H 13.78 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in
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. It was ...
Crystal, Brass
$2,011Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11 Step into the opulence of 19th-century France with this stunning Napoleon III-style liquor case, a true masterpiece of craftsman...
Glass, Rosewood
$33,841
H 14 in W 17.5 in D 13.5 in
Exquisite and Complete French 19th century Cave à Liqueur Drinks Box
Located in London, GB
An Exquisite and Complete French Ormolu-Mounted Cave à Liqueur The frame of gilded bronze with well cast and hand-chased details; the sides and top set with bevelled glass panels; s...
Ormolu
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