Silverplated Tantalus, John Sherwood & Sons, 3 Optical Cut Glass Decanters, 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Silverplate Tantalus by John Sherwood & Sons with Three Optical Cut Glass Decanters, England, circa 1890 Dimensions: 18" high x 9.5" wide x 9" deep 4 pieces: three cut gl...
Silver Plate
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Three Barrel Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming 19th-century English crystal and silverplate tantalus takes the form of three barrels on a wagon.
Crystal, Silver Plate
Art deco silver plated tantalus made circa 1930
Located in London, London
Made circa 1930, this stylish, Silver Plate Tantalus, is in the art deco taste, with 3 glass bottles. The tantalus measures 15.25"(38.5cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep.
Silver Plate
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Ice Bucket / Tantalus
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the opulence of the 19th century with this exquisite 19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Ice Bucket, which doubles as a Tantalus. Meticulously crafted, this piece m...
Silver Plate
Antique Walker & Hall English Silver Plated Tantalus or Bottle Stand
By Walker & Hall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated tantalus was made by the well known Walker & Hall of England in approximately 1900 in a period Edwardian style. The tantalus or bottle stand or castor will...
Silver Plate
Victorian Silver Tantalus Set with Three Cut Glass Decanters and Stoppers
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in New York, NY
A Late Victorian Silver Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters and Stoppers. The tantalus is marked Sheffield, 1896, Probably HARRISON BROTHERS & HOWSON. The tantalus fully marked...
Sheffield Plate
Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style
By Christopher Dresser, Hukin & Heath
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Aesthetic Movement silver plate Tantalus Wine Cradle (1834-1904) made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England and done in the style of Christopher Dresser.
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Silverplate Tantalus
By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge
Located in Essex, MA
Fine silver plate 3-bottle Betjmann's patent tantalus.
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H 13.5 in W 15.5 in D 4 in
English 19th Century Cut Glass and Silver Plate Three Decanter Tantalus
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century silver plate hand engraved, footed tantalus by Edwin Blyde and Company with three fine deeply cut glass large decanters with original stoppers. Apologies for the...
Silver Plate
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H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Silver Plate Tantalus with Scotch and Rye Cut Glass Decanters
Located in New York, NY
Antique silverplate tantalus with fine cut crystal decanters with sterling silver nameplates for rye and scotch.
Silver Plate
Sheffield Silver Plate Tantalus
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Sheffield silver plate tantalus, or cavé liqueur, by Philip Ashberry & Sons is a work of monumental artistry. An intricately pierced, Rococo-inspired design informs ...
19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Decanter Tantalus
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative cut brass silver plated mounts, circa 1880 in date. It was skillfully crafted in tiger oak wit...
Silver Plate
19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass mounts, shield marked "Thornleys Special Prize" and carry handles to the ...
Crystal, Silver Plate
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H 9.85 in W 6.11 in D 5.52 in
Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative Victorian English silver plated three bottle tantalus, circa 1880 in date. This wonderful tantalus has a stunning shaped openwork design featuring deli...
Silver Plate
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H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Triple Decanter Stand Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely attractive antique Victorian silver plated tantalus with three cut glass decanters and stoppers, circa 1870 in date. The cut glass decanters feature oval and bea...
Silver Plate
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H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Triple Decanter Stand Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely attractive antique Victorian silver plated tantalus with three cut glass decanters and stoppers, circa 1870 in date. The cut glass decanters feature oval and bea...
Silver Plate
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H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Triple Decanter Tantalus Stand 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely attractive antique Victorian silver plated tantalus with three cut glass decanters and stoppers, circa 1860 in date. The three cut glass decanters are of unusual...
Silver Plate
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H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Antique Old Sheffield Silver Plate Decanter Stand Tantalus, 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Good quality Elkington plate three bottle tantalus. This is an attractive Old Sheffield silver plated tantalus stand with three Bohemian decanters with stoppers, in the classic En...
Silver Plate
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H 11.82 in W 10.63 in D 5.12 in
Antique Silver Plate Decanter Stand Tantalus Mappin & Webb, 19th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive silver plated tantalus stand with two cut crystal decanters with stoppers, in the classic English style by the world-renowned silversmiths Mappin & Webb and cir...
Crystal, Silver Plate
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H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in
Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative cut brass silver plated mounts, circa 1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in tiger oak wit...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Antique Old Sheffield Silver Plate Decanter Stand Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive Old Sheffield silver plated tantalus stand with three decanters with stoppers, in the classic English style and circa 1840 in date. The silver plated decanter...
Silver Plate
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H 19.3 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Antique Inlaid Flame Mahogany Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and rare antique Victorian flame mahogany cased three decanter Gentlemans tantalus / Library / communication station by Maples & Co, C1880 in date. The cabinet ha...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Silver-Plate Tantalus Set with Two Crystal Decanters, c. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Silver-plate Tantalus set with hinged locking top, containing two Crystal decanters with crisp geometric cut designs, capped by faceted globe stoppers.
English in o...
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H 13 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
An attractive Victorian "Betjemann" patent' silver plated three bottle tantalus set, with unique locking mechanism, fitted with three hand cut crystal hobnail and lozenge d...
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Tantalus 4x Glasses 2x Decanters 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive silver plated Victorian tantalus and cut glass drinks set, Circa 1870 in date. The pair of superb quality cut glass ring necked decanters are in excellent cond...
Silver Plate
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H 12.5 in W 7.25 in D 6.25 in
Antique English Single Bottle Tantalus with Sheffield Silver Plated Mounts, 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English single bottle cut crystal tantalus with sheffield silver-plated mounts, Circa 1880.
Sheffield Plate
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H 11.42 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Antique Betjemann’s Oak Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian oak cased three decanter Betjemann’s patent tantalus , C1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in oak with a stylish silver plated handle with ...
Silver Plate
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H 13.39 in W 14.97 in L 13.39 in
Antique Inlaid Flame Mahogany Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany cased three decanter tantalus with decorative inlaid decoration., circa 1900 in date. It was skillfully crafted in mahogany with beauti...
Crystal, Silver Plate
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H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass mounts and carry handles to the sides, circa 1870 in date. This magnif...
Crystal, Silver Plate
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H 13.5 in W 16 in D 7 in
Antique Silver Plate Tantalus Set Whisky Spirit Bottle Sheffield Walker Hall
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly collectable Sheffield silver plate tantalus set Made by Walker and Hall from Sheffield - please see close up of factory stamp Circa 1920 on this collectors piece Please get in...
Silver Plate
19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass mounts and carry handles to the sides, circa 1870 in date. This magnif...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
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H 13.78 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut 4 Bottle Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut cased four decanter tantalus, circa 1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in beautiful burr walnut with cut brass mounts to the hing...
Walnut
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H 13.78 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut 4 Bottle Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut cased four decanter tantalus, circa 1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in beautiful burr walnut with cut brass mounts to the hing...
Walnut
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H 17.72 in W 21.26 in D 9.85 in
Silver Plated Tantalus Six Glasses, Two Decanters Roberts and Belk, 19th Century
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive silver plated Victorian two handled tantalus and cut-glass drinks set, dated 1892. The pair of decanters are of superb quality cut-glass and are in excellent...
Silver Plate
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H 14.77 in W 14.57 in D 11.23 in
Early 20th Century Edwardian 3 Liqueur and Cigar Table Cabinet Tantalus Dry Bar
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian mahogany liqueur and cigar 'patent automatic' table cabinet, no. 12483, by J.C. Vickery London, with crystal bottles and stoppers and sterling silver labels, a mirrored ...
Crystal, Silver
Sheffield silverplate is a durable combination of thin silver sheets and comparatively thicker sheets of copper that was used to create a variety of household objects for years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate for all of your formal dining and entertaining needs.
A cutler named Thomas Boulsover, who worked for a cutlers company in Sheffield, England, accidentally invented what we now call Sheffield silverplate during the 1700s. While working on a decorative knife for a customer — the metalworkers guild had been tasked with repairing its handle — Boulsover mistakenly overheated the silver and noticed that the knife’s layers of silver and copper melded together, creating an impressive bond. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more. For families that couldn’t afford the sterling-silver tureens that were used to serve soup in the upper-class English homes at the time, this was good news. They could impress guests with housewares that looked like sterling silver but actually weren't.
Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Sheffield silverplate can command high prices on the secondhand market.
Securing yourself a Sheffield silverplate piece is like acquiring a little bit of history. In order to identify authentic Sheffield silverplate, you need to look for one significant attribute of the material. A metalworker had to ensure that all of the exposed edges of a particular piece had to be covered with a rim of silver. If not, the middle layer, which comprised copper, would show through. This would reveal that the piece was not sterling silver.
Don’t just trot out your matching crystal, silver and porcelain once or twice a year. Make a habit of mixing high and low when setting the table. To pair with your everyday contemporary tableware, find antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate on 1stDibs as well as silverplate by goldsmith and tableware companies such as Christofle, Elkington & Co. and more.
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