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Tantalus Box

French Deer Head Tantalus Box
French Deer Head Tantalus Box

French Deer Head Tantalus Box

$6,325

H 13.25 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in

French Deer Head Tantalus Box

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

French carved oak tantalus box with deer head. Cruets and 15 matched cordial glasses, one with

Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Liquor Tantalus Box Oak With Guta Percha Images Cut Crystal Stemware
Antique Liquor Tantalus Box Oak With Guta Percha Images Cut Crystal Stemware

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Barware

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Barware

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box
Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Located in Lisse, NL

magnificent antique drinks box could be perfect. This beautiful design tantalus dates from the early 1900s and

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks

Located in Lisse, NL

. Mind you, our price for this unique 'secret tantalus' includes perfect packing (in a custom made box

Category

Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oak tantalus
Lovely quality antique Edwardian oak tantalus

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oak tantalus

$997

H 5.32 in W 13.98 in D 13.19 in

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oak tantalus

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely quality antique Edwardian oak tantalus, having a quality antique Edwardian oak tantalus with

Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus
Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus

Located in Ipswich, GB

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus, having a quality oak tantalus

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass
TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass

TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass

$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

$4,200

H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.75 in

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

conversation piece that embodies the artistry and refinement of the 19th century. DIMENSIONS: Tantalus box

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Brass

Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)
Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)

Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)

$4,573Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.17 in W 12.2 in D 8.66 in

Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

attribute the box to renowned box & tantalus makers Betjemann & Sons due to the woods used, quality and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Black Forest Cave A Liqueur with Etched Glass Hunting Motifs
19th Century French Black Forest Cave A Liqueur with Etched Glass Hunting Motifs

19th Century French Black Forest Cave A Liqueur with Etched Glass Hunting Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

It is rare to find a 19th-century tantalus box with a complete set of glassware, but this

Category

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860
Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860

Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860

$3,400

H 13.75 in W 15 in D 10.75 in

Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wonderful tantalus games box with cards, shot glasses and dice.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Barware

Materials

Oak

19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Barware

Materials

Walnut

French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry
Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry

Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry

By Philip Ashbery & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

. About as good as they get and and a rare find in excellent condition. The box measures 11 3/4" x 4 3/4

Category

Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Barware

Rustic French 19th Century Pine or Oak Tantalus Wine Box with Metal Hardware
Rustic French 19th Century Pine or Oak Tantalus Wine Box with Metal Hardware

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wine Coolers

Materials

Metal

French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses
Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses

Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses

Located in Evergreen, CO

this beautiful, tantalus liquor box. Made from carved walnut and beveled glass panels, it has hinges on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Barware

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set

Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set

By Salviati, Antonio Salviati

Located in Forney, TX

stemware drinking goblet small cup tumbler glass cave a liqueur service tantalus bar box liquour caddy

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Glass

Materials

Enamel

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

Located in Forney, TX

very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar box liquor cabinet chest

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Antique Leather Tantalus
Antique Leather Tantalus

Antique Leather Tantalus

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very nice old tantalus with original leather, the leather has attained a lovely patination and the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

1840s English Tantalus
1840s English Tantalus

1840s English Tantalus

Unavailable

H 9 in W 15 in D 8 in

1840s English Tantalus

Located in Aspen, CO

An extremely rare 1840s decanter set. It is in a gorgeous burl walnut case with brass hardware. The case comes with 8 crystal cut bottles and 14 crystal cut glasses. All pieces are o...

Category

Antique 1840s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive
French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive

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H 13.25 in W 17.25 in D 13.5 in

French Gilt Bronze Tantalus Drinking Set 19th Century Massive

Located in Redding, CA

This "Mantique" of a Tantalus is truly something else first off it takes two guys to lift, so heavy

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Boxed Tantalus Set
Boxed Tantalus Set

Boxed Tantalus Set

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H 11 in W 15.25 in D 11.75 in

Boxed Tantalus Set

Located in Woodbury, CT

The box of a well grained polished mahogany or other hard wood with ebonized moldings and feet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Barware

Materials

Bronze

Locking Decanter Box Tantalus, Exotic Coromandel Wood, Victorian, circa 1870s
Locking Decanter Box Tantalus, Exotic Coromandel Wood, Victorian, circa 1870s

Locking Decanter Box Tantalus, Exotic Coromandel Wood, Victorian, circa 1870s

Located in Seattle, WA

Gorgeous Victorian locking decanter box of Coaramandel wood, circa 1870s. Interior with mirrored

Category

Antique 1870s European High Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Tantalus, Liquor Box, Cave a Liqueur
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Tantalus, Liquor Box, Cave a Liqueur

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Tantalus, Liquor Box, Cave a Liqueur

By Black Forest

Located in Firenze, IT

Exquisite carved black forest wood liquor box "Tantalus" from circa 1860 Very good original

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Thuya And Brass Inlaid Serpentine Cave A Liqueur Or Tantalus Box
French Thuya And Brass Inlaid Serpentine Cave A Liqueur Or Tantalus Box

French Thuya And Brass Inlaid Serpentine Cave A Liqueur Or Tantalus Box

Located in Benington, Herts

An Exceptionally Fine French Serpentine and brass marquetry inlaid Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus Box

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Serpentine, Brass

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

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H 16 in W 15.75 in D 10.25 in

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large tantalus, hidden to appear as a stack of five books, its hinged lid opens to reveal the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books
Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

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H 16 in W 15.75 in D 10.25 in

Tantalus Box of Stacked 19th Century Books

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large tantalus, hidden to appear as a stack of five books, its hinged lid opens to reveal the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C
Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C

Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique English Georgian satinwood handled tantalus box features ebonized banding throughout and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set
English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set

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H 13 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in

English Victorian Oak Tantalus Set

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian oak traveling tantalus box with brass filigree trimmed corners, handles, and trim

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver, Brass

French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Glass Baccarat Style Tantalus
French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Glass Baccarat Style Tantalus

French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Glass Baccarat Style Tantalus

Located in New York, NY

Fine quality French gilt bronze and cut crystal glass Baccarat style Tantalus/ Box with six

Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Glass

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand
English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand

English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand

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H 43.5 in W 16 in D 12.75 in

English Tantalus and Games Box on Stand

Located in Austin, TX

An English tantalus and games box set, in a brass-bound, fitted oak case having a hinged lid with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1890
Antique English Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1890

Antique English Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English oak games box Tantalus, circa 1890.     

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

High Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Decanter Tantalus and Games Box
High Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Decanter Tantalus and Games Box

High Victorian Burr Walnut 3 Decanter Tantalus and Games Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

High Victorian burr walnut 3 decanter Tantalus and games box, circa 1870. Stunning quality table

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Hunt Dog Liquor Box Decanter Cavé à Liqueur
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Hunt Dog Liquor Box Decanter Cavé à Liqueur

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Hunt Dog Liquor Box Decanter Cavé à Liqueur

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus hunt dog liquor box decanter Cavé à Liqueur ~Direct from

Category

Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century
Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century

Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt

Category

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Mid-Century Italian Brass Tantalus Liquor Cabinet
Mid-Century Italian Brass Tantalus Liquor Cabinet

Mid-Century Italian Brass Tantalus Liquor Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

A thing of beauty this is. It opens to reveal room for decanters and glasses, decanters in pictures are included. Beautiful contrast of the polished brass and the raw material create...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Boxes

Antique English Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus circa 1860
Antique English Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus circa 1860

Antique English Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus circa 1860

Located in London, GB

This fabulous antique Victorian tantalus is full of surprises. Circa 1860 in date it has been

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Antique Beveled Glass and Carved Walnut Tantalus Case, 19th Century
Antique Beveled Glass and Carved Walnut Tantalus Case, 19th Century

Antique Beveled Glass and Carved Walnut Tantalus Case, 19th Century

Located in Toledo, OH

An incredible tantalus case or cave-a-liqueur. The top and front have carved floral blossoms and

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Mahogany Tantalus Spirits Wine Decanter Crystal Decanters 19 Ct
Antique Georgian Mahogany Tantalus Spirits Wine Decanter Crystal Decanters 19 Ct

Antique Georgian Mahogany Tantalus Spirits Wine Decanter Crystal Decanters 19 Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality example of an early English George III Flame Grain Mahogany Tantalus

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Barware

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Tantalus in the Form of Leather Bound Books
19th Century Mahogany Tantalus in the Form of Leather Bound Books

19th Century Mahogany Tantalus in the Form of Leather Bound Books

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This 19th century tantalus is designed to look like a row of 14 leather bound books, covered by a

Category

Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Tantalus, 19th Century
Napoleon III Tantalus, 19th Century

Napoleon III Tantalus, 19th Century

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H 11 in W 14 in D 10 in

Napoleon III Tantalus, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Napoleon III period mother of pearl inlaid Tantalus, opening to reveal fitted interior, fully

Category

20th Century Napoleon III Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Silver Mounted Burr Walnut 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C
Antique Silver Mounted Burr Walnut 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

Antique Silver Mounted Burr Walnut 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

Located in London, GB

tantalus, overlaid all over with sterling silver strap work and handles to each side, bearing hallmarks for

Category

Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus
Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French bronze & glass tantalus set with (4) gold decorated glass decanters with (14

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tea Caddies

Materials

Bronze

Antique Coromandel Tantalus Humidor Drew & Son 19th C
Antique Coromandel Tantalus Humidor Drew & Son 19th C

Antique Coromandel Tantalus Humidor Drew & Son 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel cased two decanter tantalus and humidor bearing an

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set
Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set

Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set

By Baccarat, Moser Glassworks

Located in Forney, TX

large tantalus box features rich highly figured burl walnut, contrasting exotic woods marquetry inlays

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Metamorphic Drinks Table or Trolley, Cocktail Cabinet in Walnut
Metamorphic Drinks Table or Trolley, Cocktail Cabinet in Walnut

Metamorphic Drinks Table or Trolley, Cocktail Cabinet in Walnut

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

tabletop to 30 inches by 26 inches. To each side of the trolley are two lockable cabinets, Tantalus boxes

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Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Tantalus and Games Box
Antique English Tantalus and Games Box

Antique English Tantalus and Games Box

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H 14 in W 13 in D 9 in

Antique English Tantalus and Games Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Golden Oak Games Box and Tantalus With Polished Steel mounts Original Cut Crystal

Category

Antique 19th Century Barware

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus
Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus

Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus

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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in

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

Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paper

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

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H 12.21 in W 12.8 in D 10.44 in

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with silvered

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Oak

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with quality

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century Burr Walnut Tantalus Decanter Box with Glasses
19th Century Burr Walnut Tantalus Decanter Box with Glasses

19th Century Burr Walnut Tantalus Decanter Box with Glasses

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality french burr tantalus liquer decanter box circa 1890. Striking colour and grain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Georgian Barware

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50
Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50

Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an exquisite French Napoleon III-period “Cave à Liqueur”, or tantalus, in rich

Category

Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal

Antique Four Bottle Coromandel Decanter Box Tantalus, 19th Century
Antique Four Bottle Coromandel Decanter Box Tantalus, 19th Century

Antique Four Bottle Coromandel Decanter Box Tantalus, 19th Century

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is an antique Victorian coromandel wood and ormolu strung four bottle decanter box, late 19th

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Silver Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Smoker's Box, Circa 1880
Antique English Silver Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Smoker's Box, Circa 1880

Antique English Silver Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Smoker's Box, Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English silver plate & cut crystal tantalus smoker's box, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique GW Banker Boxed Demijohn Wine Whiskey Bottle & Tantalus Crate 19"
Antique GW Banker Boxed Demijohn Wine Whiskey Bottle & Tantalus Crate 19"

Antique GW Banker Boxed Demijohn Wine Whiskey Bottle & Tantalus Crate 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

- and hardwood tantalus style wine box / storage crate with lockable metal flap on top. Stamped on front

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bottles

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany & Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany & Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany & Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English inlaid mahogany & cut crystal games box tantalus, Circa 1880. Includes Crystal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus
Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus

Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Golden Oak and Cut Crystal Games Box Tantalus with Fitted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sheffield Plate

Antique Wooden Boxed Tantalus Bar, with Glas Decanter, Mid 19th Century
Antique Wooden Boxed Tantalus Bar, with Glas Decanter, Mid 19th Century

Antique Wooden Boxed Tantalus Bar, with Glas Decanter, Mid 19th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

This is a beautiful boxed tantalus bar from the middle of the 19th century. The bar, also called a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Barware

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Spectacular liquor chest box casket, tantalus, Napoleon III, bar, 1880, France
Spectacular liquor chest box casket, tantalus, Napoleon III, bar, 1880, France

Spectacular liquor chest box casket, tantalus, Napoleon III, bar, 1880, France

Located in Wien, AT

sophistication of the era. The liquor box is an original from the Napoleon III time, made around 1870/80. With

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English Oak Games Box 3-Bottle Tantalus with Cordials, circa 1880
Antique English Oak Games Box 3-Bottle Tantalus with Cordials, circa 1880

Antique English Oak Games Box 3-Bottle Tantalus with Cordials, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Silver-Mounted Oak Games Box Compendium 3-Bottle Tantalus with Cordials, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique English Oak, Silver-Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Games Box, Circa 1880
Antique English Oak, Silver-Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Games Box, Circa 1880

Antique English Oak, Silver-Plate & Cut Crystal Tantalus Games Box, Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English oak, silver-plate & cut crystal tantalus games box, Circa 1880. Includes crystal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Coromandel Silver Mounted Decanter Box Tantalus P&F Schafer 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Silver Mounted Decanter Box Tantalus P&F Schafer 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Silver Mounted Decanter Box Tantalus P&F Schafer 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian coromandel wood and silver mounted four bottle decanter box

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated 3 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1860.
Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated 3 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1860.

Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated 3 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1860.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Magnificent Antique English Oak and Silver-Plated 3 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

French 19th Century Upright Piano Design Music Box Tantalus or 'Cave a Liqueur'
French 19th Century Upright Piano Design Music Box Tantalus or 'Cave a Liqueur'

French 19th Century Upright Piano Design Music Box Tantalus or 'Cave a Liqueur'

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This rare and outstanding upright piano design tantalus or 'cave à liqueur' dating to around 1890

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Barware

Materials

Brass

French Bacarrat Ormolu Bronze Crystal Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur Set Box Case
French Bacarrat Ormolu Bronze Crystal Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur Set Box Case

French Bacarrat Ormolu Bronze Crystal Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur Set Box Case

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Bacarrat Style Ormolu Bronze & Crystal With Glass Housing Tantalus Cave a

Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Glass Tantalus
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Glass Tantalus

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Glass Tantalus

Located in Astoria, NY

Box tantalus with 4 Decanters (2.5" D x 8"H) and 16 liqueur glasses (1" D x 3"H). The front and top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium
Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium

Antique English Oak & Silver Plate 3 Bottle Crystal Tantalus & Games Compendium

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak Tantalus and Games Compendium Box with 3 Cut Crystal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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$4,200 / set

H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar
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$2,269

H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in

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Located in London, GB

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Materials

Amboyna

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$36,877 / item

H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in

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By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.

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Stainless Steel

19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
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19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique French liqueur cave box with inlaid brass and and tortoise shell marquetry decor, a lift top door and swing side doors, polished surface, bronze legs. Inside there is a wood...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Dry Bars

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Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
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Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

$36,850

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Barware

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Located in New York, NY

With four glass decanters, 16 glasses. Polished mahogany interior.

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Antique 1870s English Barware

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Boxwood, Yew

19th Century Napoleon III Crystal Liqueur Cabinet ‘Cave À Liqueur’
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Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Barware

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Crystal, Brass, Zinc

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Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century

Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Carved wood liquor cabinet called "Black Forest". This charming liquor cabinet of the late nineteenth century is decorated with plant motifs, pine cones, saddlebags, hats, rifles, po...

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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur
Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur

Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur

$28,850

H 15.38 in W 14.38 in D 13.38 in

Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Antique 19th Century French Barware

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass

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Located in Middleburg, VA

Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass. This beautiful bar set is both incredible in design and function. Gold accents on the glassware gives this se...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Barware

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Glass, Rosewood

Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11
Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11

Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11

$2,099Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in

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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...

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Glass, Rosewood

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut and Glass Complete Liquor Box
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut and Glass Complete Liquor Box

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut and Glass Complete Liquor Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Create an elegant bar area with this antique "Cave à Liqueur"! Created in France, circa 1870 and shaped as a house log cabin, the rectangular Black Forest Tantalus is decorated on th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Barware

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Glass, Walnut

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

$5,450Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Bar Cabinet, 19th Century Very nice and decorative Boulle Tantalus Cabinet. Elaborately crafted cabinet with the so-called Boulle technique att...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Brass

Three Barrel Tantalus
Three Barrel Tantalus

Three Barrel Tantalus

$16,850

H 14.5 in W 9.75 in D 14.75 in

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. Historically, the purpose of the tantalus was to keep one's favorite b...

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Antique 19th Century English Barware

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Crystal, Silver Plate

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Tantalus Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tantalus box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every tantalus box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tantalus box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tantalus box, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one tantalus box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., Philip Ashbery & Sons and Tahan Paris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tantalus Box?

Prices for a tantalus box start at $575 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $2,740.