Tantalus Box

The box of a well grained polished mahogany or other hard wood with ebonized moldings and feet, applied dark bronze plaques of cavorting putti with a goat (top) a classical medallion...

Gorgeous Victorian locking decanter box of Coaramandel wood, circa 1870s. Interior with mirrored backs and purple velvet lining. Four cut glass decanter bottles and eight cordials...

Exquisite carved black forest wood liquor box "Tantalus" from circa 1860 Very good original condition, with old woodworm holes which are typical for antique wood items (please see a...

An Exceptionally Fine French Serpentine and brass marquetry inlaid Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus Box with mother of pearl. French circa 1870 Primarily veneered in fine thuya wood of...

Large tantalus, hidden to appear as a stack of five books, its hinged lid opens to reveal the interior with a compartment dressed with a central liquor bottle and four old fashion gl...

Large tantalus, hidden to appear as a stack of five books, its hinged lid opens to reveal the interior with a compartment dressed with a central liquor bottle and four old fashion gl...

Antique English Georgian satinwood handled tantalus box features ebonized banding throughout and inlaid Welk seashell reserves, lid opens to reveal six compartments with four decante...

English Victorian oak traveling tantalus box with brass filigree trimmed corners, handles, and trim (silver plate tray & 2 coasters, 2 cordial glasses, 3 pressed glass bottles).  

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

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

Antique English oak games box Tantalus, circa 1890.     

High Victorian burr walnut 3 decanter Tantalus and games box, circa 1870. Stunning quality table top Tantalus with decorative brass mounts. 3 original cut glass decanters with mir...

Antique French Black Forest Tantalus hunt dog liquor box decanter Cavé à Liqueur ~Direct from France~ ~Stunning carved Black Forest tantalus or “cavé à Liqueur”!

European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt bronze stand with four bottle inserts, all upon four squat feet, circa nineteenth ce...

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...

There is also a secret drawer for those who are bored, in there you can find playing cards, domino, dices etc. for all sorts of games. The box bears a plaque of the retailer: Ben...

An incredible tantalus case or cave-a-liqueur. The top and front have carved floral blossoms and scrolling accents, all sides and top inset with beveled glass. The interior has a gre...

This 19th century tantalus is designed to look like a row of 14 leather bound books, covered by a large book stacked on top. Each book features different decorative detailing. This p...

Napoleon III period mother of pearl inlaid Tantalus, opening to reveal fitted interior, fully stocked with four carafes and sixteen liqueur glasses. 11" H x 14" W x 10" D (approx)

An exceptionally fine quality example of an early English George III Flame Grain Mahogany Tantalus Box of traditional form, complete with its four original gilt decorated bottles.

This is a superb antique Victorian sterling silver mouned, burr walnut cased three decanter tantalus, overlaid all over with sterling silver strap work and handles to each side, bear...

This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, the decanter...

19th century French bronze & glass tantalus set with (4) gold decorated glass decanters with (14) cordials glasses in fitted bronze insert set in French bronze & glass case - Measure...

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel cased two decanter tantalus and humidor bearing an ormolu label for Drew & Son, 33 Piccadilly Circus, London, and Circa 1890 in date ...