English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1920 From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver
Silver Plate
French Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Tiered Liquor 'Tantalus' Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gilt Bronze and cut-Glass Tiered Liquor (Tantalus) Set late 19th century, perhaps Baccarat
Glass
$2,267
H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian silver plated tantalus, with three square form decanters.
Silver Plate
$4,948
H 12.41 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver Hallmarks for 1937 Art Deco From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece in figured walnut lined and
Walnut
$2,432Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.83 in W 14.77 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Step into the elegance of 19th-century France with this magnificent antique liquor cabinet, likely crafted from fine walnut wood. Known for its rich tone and beautiful grain, the wal...
Crystal, Brass
$800
H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Victorian Silver Plate Grape Decanter Stand Holder Tantalus for Five Bottles
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Silver plate Victorian tantalus liqueur stand featuring a grape encrusted and basket weave design
Silver Plate
$950
H 12.25 in W 13 in D 5 in
19th Century English Silver Plated Three Carafe Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
Located in Greer, SC
Entertain in style with this 19th century English silver plated three carafe tantalus in good used
Silver Plate
$2,364Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 15.5 in D 6.25 in
Antique Partner's Oak and Silver Plate Tantalus / Decanters Dated 1885
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and very smart tantalus or decanter stand made from solid English oak and silver
Silver Plate
Very Fine English Burl Walnut Tantalus with Two Cut Glass Decanters
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine quality English brass inlaid walnut 2 bottle tantalus, the highly figured burl walnut
Cut Glass, Walnut, Burl
$2,600 / set
H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass. This beautiful bar set is
Glass, Rosewood
$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
Bronze
$2,000
H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique English Silver Mounted Black Walnut 3 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Silver Mounted Black Walnut 3 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Silver
Art Deco Pair of Mounted Decanters in Tantalus France Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and impressive Art Deco pair of mounted decanters in a tantalus from France
Chrome
$817Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 11.42 in W 8.08 in D 3.94 in
Edwardian Two Bottle Tantalus With Cut Glass Stoppers Sherry & Whisky Collars
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Edwardian Two Bottle Tantalus With Cut Glass Stoppers Sherry & Whisky Chained Collars Each
Cut Glass
Set of Etched Polo Player Bottles in Silver Tantalus C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage set of three frosted glass bottles held in a stainless steel rack (tantalus) with a handle
Metal
$5,200
H 10.5 in W 14.75 in D 11 in
Antique Liquor Tantalus Box Oak With Guta Percha Images Cut Crystal Stemware
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique liquor tantalus box of oak with guta percha images. 14 3" etched liquor glasses. 4 etched
Glass, Oak
$4,810
H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu & Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
tantalus, circa 1860 in date. The Cave a Liqueur features an ormolu case with glass panels and an 'up and
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,750
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet. Item features
Wood
$2,329
H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Tantalus Set, Betjemann's c.1897
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian three-bottle tantalus features brass detailing and a locking
Silver, Brass
$1,995 / set
H 14 in W 13.25 in D 5.5 in
Antique Elkington Silver Plated Tantalus with 3 Cut Crystal Liquor Decanters
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus was made by the well known Elkington and Company of England and dates to
Crystal, Silver Plate
$2,900
H 10 in W 9 in D 5 in
Antique American Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Tantalus Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
tantalus set, circa 1920. With original lock and key.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$3,500
H 13 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880's.
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,779
H 13 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in
20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated and Cut Glass Tantalus, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Edwardian silver plated locking Tantalus. The word “tantalize” comes
Silver Plate
Art Deco Czech Glass Egg Orange Coralene Hinged Liquor Tantalus Cordial Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Czech Glass Egg Orange Coralene Decorated Hinged Liquor Tantalus Cordial Set
Glass
Sterling Silver and Crystal Two Bottle Tantalus Set, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Marked Hawkes Sterling.
Silver
$4,500
H 12.75 in W 16.25 in D 6.5 in
Antique English Silver Plate, Coromandel Wood and Cut Crystal 3 Bottle Tantalus.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Coromandel Wood and Cut Crystal Three Bottle Tantalus, Circa
Crystal, Silver Plate
$4,950 / set
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A French Napoleon III liquor tantalus box. This is a fantastic liquor tantalus cased-box for
Crystal, Gold, Brass
$2,800
H 12 in W 12.25 in D 6 in
Antique English Burled Walnut and Cut Crystal 2 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burled Walnut and Cut Crystal 2 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880. With Lock & Key
Crystal
$694
H 12 in W 8 in D 8 in
Antique Cut Crystal English Decanter Tantalus Silver Plated John Round Sheffield
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Sheffield Silverplated Three Bottle English Spirits or Wine Tantalus, complete with its
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,850
H 8.5 in W 10.25 in D 8 in
French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Houston, TX
Unique little box to discreetly keep your fancy liquor!!! The early 1900s French box, a stack of 4 leather-bound books, reveals a fitted interior for a small glass stoppered bottle ...
Leather, Blown Glass, Paper
$1,495 / set
H 14.25 in W 14.5 in D 5.25 in
Antique English Three Bottle Oak Tantalus with Etched Floral & Engraved Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to
Crystal, Metal
$3,284 / set
H 14.57 in W 16.93 in D 7.88 in
Antique Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With A Set of Three Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Reading, Berkshire
English Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With A Set of Three Circular Cut Glass
Brass
$4,200
H 12 in W 15.25 in D 5.5 in
English Oak & Nickel Silver Tantalus. Maker Daniel & Arter. Birmingham. C. 1882
Located in Charleston, SC
English Oak Tantalus with original ball faceted swivel locking handle, Nickel silver side mounts
Sheffield Plate
$3,500
H 12.5 in W 14 in D 11 in
Antique English Silver Plate, Oak and Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate, Oak and Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880's.
Crystal, Silver Plate
$4,948
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 4.75 in
Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry
By Philip Ashbery & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent three bottle decanter case made from silver plate and fully marked for the Sheffield silversmith's, Philip Ashberry & Sons, dating to circa 1870. The silver ca...
$1,250
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Rustic French 19th Century Pine or Oak Tantalus Wine Box with Metal Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pine or oak tantalus wine box from the 19th century with metal lock and two handles. This
Metal
$2,309Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined With A Decorative
Silver Plate
$2,250 / set
H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 11.75 in
Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Victorian Black Forest carved wood and glass cave a liqueur / tantalus cabinet set
Crystal, Bronze
$2,908
H 14.18 in W 14.38 in D 0.4 in
Tantalus wood silver plate close with a key & 3 Square cut crystal decanters, GB
Located in Paris, FR
This English tantalus consists of three square-shaped cut crystal decanters, each with a matching
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,420
H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Oak and Crystal Tantalus Made by Army & Navy CSL
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique tantalus made by Army and Navy CSL, from England. The stand is made from solid
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
$899
H 9.25 in W 11.63 in D 7 in
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
Leather, Glass, Softwood
$1,700
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Jugendstil Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Jugendstil/Art Nouveau Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by german
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
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