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Antique English Victorian Three Crystal Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century
Antique English Victorian Three Crystal Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century

Antique English Victorian Three Crystal Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique English tantalus, circa 1880 in age. It consists of three cut crystal

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Located in London, GB

foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers

Category

Antique 1880s Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemann's, London, c.1890
Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemann's, London, c.1890

Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemann's, London, c.1890

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning and highly decorative example of a miniature Tantalus created with travel size decanters

Category

Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century
Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century

Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

: Height 9.8 x width 6.1 x depth 5.5 Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century
Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century

Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century

Located in London, GB

three hand cut crystal decanters with stoppers. The top of the tantalus slides across, releasing the

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Etched Glass and Gilt Bronze Tantalus Attributed to Baccarat
French Etched Glass and Gilt Bronze Tantalus Attributed to Baccarat

French Etched Glass and Gilt Bronze Tantalus Attributed to Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality French 19 century Louis XVI style etched glass and gilt bronze Tantalus with four

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique English Victorian Betjemans Oak & Brass Tantalus & Humidor 19th Century
Antique English Victorian Betjemans Oak & Brass Tantalus & Humidor 19th Century

Antique English Victorian Betjemans Oak & Brass Tantalus & Humidor 19th Century

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian Betjemans oak cased three decanter tantalus and humidor, late

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus SJ Rose & Son 20th Century
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus SJ Rose & Son 20th Century

Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus SJ Rose & Son 20th Century

Located in London, GB

which secures access to the decanters, the original key is present. The tantalus is standing on a tiered

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Betjemann, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

. Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau French Gilded Bronze Tantalus and Liqueur Set, circa 1900
Art Nouveau French Gilded Bronze Tantalus and Liqueur Set, circa 1900

Art Nouveau French Gilded Bronze Tantalus and Liqueur Set, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

original keys. The Tantalus comprising three etched engraved decanters with stoppers and 12 crystal glasses

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C
Antique French Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C

Antique French Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C

Located in London, GB

Depth 9 inches Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Glass

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cave À Liqueur Tantalus
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cave À Liqueur Tantalus

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cave À Liqueur Tantalus

By Baccarat

Located in Forney, TX

crystal decanter tantalus at center, flanked by two carved tiers of drinking glasses, sixteen high quality

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique English Three Bottle Tantalus by John Bishop Chatterley, circa 1910
Antique English Three Bottle Tantalus by John Bishop Chatterley, circa 1910

Antique English Three Bottle Tantalus by John Bishop Chatterley, circa 1910

By John Bishop Chatterley

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome antique English three decanter Tantalus with silver plated frame and standing on four

Category

Early 20th Century English Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Coromandel Silver Plated and Cut Glass Tantalus Betjemann and Sons
Antique Coromandel Silver Plated and Cut Glass Tantalus Betjemann and Sons

Antique Coromandel Silver Plated and Cut Glass Tantalus Betjemann and Sons

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

With three exquisitely cut Glass Decanters From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Inlaid Cave À Liqueur Tantalus
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Inlaid Cave À Liqueur Tantalus

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Inlaid Cave À Liqueur Tantalus

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

bronze handle, fitted with a quartet of fine quality cut crystal decanter tantalus at centre, flanked by

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Four Antique English Wine Decanters in Stand, circa 1890
Four Antique English Wine Decanters in Stand, circa 1890

Four Antique English Wine Decanters in Stand, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous antique English decanter stand / Tantalus, Victorian in era, dating to circa 1890

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Decanter Stand Liquor Caddy 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Decanter Stand Liquor Caddy 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Decanter Stand Liquor Caddy 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Superb late Victorian pierced silver-plated liquor caddy/tantalus with three cut crystal decanters

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Geo. III Old Sheffield Hand-Cut Crystal Four Bottle Decanter Set
Antique English Geo. III Old Sheffield Hand-Cut Crystal Four Bottle Decanter Set

Antique English Geo. III Old Sheffield Hand-Cut Crystal Four Bottle Decanter Set

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

decanter or tantalus set.  Original four bottles are in superb, undamaged condition; original stoppers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sheffield Plate

Antique Cave à Liqueur Boulle Marquetry Bar Napoleon III, 19th Century
Antique Cave à Liqueur Boulle Marquetry Bar Napoleon III, 19th Century

Antique Cave à Liqueur Boulle Marquetry Bar Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

width 16.5 x depth 8.7 Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Metamorphic Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Baccarat Crystal
Metamorphic Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Baccarat Crystal

Metamorphic Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Baccarat Crystal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

crystal glasses as well as a tantalus with 2 cut crystal decanters. ... It is a real surprise cabinet as

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal

19th Century English Oak and Crystal Tantalus Decanter Set
19th Century English Oak and Crystal Tantalus Decanter Set

19th Century English Oak and Crystal Tantalus Decanter Set

Located in West Hartford, CT

Ultra rare 19th century English oak and crystal tantalus decanter set with hidden lower drawer that

Category

Antique 1880s English Barware

Materials

Crystal

Hollywood Regency Acid Etched Crystal Liquor Tantalus Decanter Set
Hollywood Regency Acid Etched Crystal Liquor Tantalus Decanter Set

Hollywood Regency Acid Etched Crystal Liquor Tantalus Decanter Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crystal liquor tantalus decanter set has two, cut, acid etched, crystal decanters marked Scotch and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

WMF Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set
WMF Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set

WMF Art Deco Tantalus Decanter Set

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Miami Beach, FL

An Art Deco tantalus in a WMF silver plated frame, circa 1920, two squat rectangular cut-glass

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus Decanter Set
19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus Decanter Set

19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus Decanter Set

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine mahogany box with satinwood string inlaid bands and oval incised shell inlays on the lid and front. With six bottles, a bowl, and two small stemmed glasses, all with gilt deco...

Category

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Barware

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Sheffield Silver and Crystal Three Bottle Tantalus Set
Sheffield Silver and Crystal Three Bottle Tantalus Set

Sheffield Silver and Crystal Three Bottle Tantalus Set

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in West Hartford, CT

A lovely silver and cut crystal Tantalus decanter set by Walker & Hall, Sheffield. Locking

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Tantalus by Branah London
19th Century English Tantalus by Branah London

19th Century English Tantalus by Branah London

By Branah

Located in New York, NY

Nice oak case tantalus decanter set by Branah London, with three crystal decanters. The case shows

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters
Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters

Asprey & Co. London 1920s Mahogany Pop Up Dry Bar Drinks Cabinet and Decanters

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Reading, Berkshire

cabinet with original three bottle tantalus & decanters & solid silver decanters collars, gin, scotch

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tantalus with Crystal Decanters
19th Century Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

19th Century Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century Tantalus with crystal decanters.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bottles

Beautiful Tantalus with Original Decanters, 1910s
Beautiful Tantalus with Original Decanters, 1910s

Beautiful Tantalus with Original Decanters, 1910s

Located in Wien, AT

Beautiful tantalus with original decanters, 1910s. Brass parts polished and stove enameled.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Brass

Late Victorian Oak Decanter Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters
Late Victorian Oak Decanter Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters

Late Victorian Oak Decanter Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Late Victorian Oak & Silver Plate Decanter Tantalus. With cross-branch handles, above lockable

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Double Tantalus with Lead Crystal Decanters by Linley
Double Tantalus with Lead Crystal Decanters by Linley

Double Tantalus with Lead Crystal Decanters by Linley

By LINLEY London

Located in London, London

Double Tantalus By Linley Walnut Frame Matching lead crystal decanters marked Linley on top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

English Oak Tantalus with Two Cut Glass Decanters
English Oak Tantalus with Two Cut Glass Decanters

English Oak Tantalus with Two Cut Glass Decanters

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Late 19th century English oak Tantalus with two decanters. The oak caddy with brass mounts with top

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Brass

19th Century Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus with Three Decanters
19th Century Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus with Three Decanters

19th Century Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus with Three Decanters

Located in Savannah, GA

English mahogany three decanter Tantalus featuring silver handle and locking mechanism top. The

Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Three Decanter Tantalus
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Three Decanter Tantalus

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Three Decanter Tantalus

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut cased three decanter tantalus with decorative cut

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Tantalus Liquor / Brandy Stand with Crystal Decanters
Late 19th Century Tantalus Liquor / Brandy Stand with Crystal Decanters

Late 19th Century Tantalus Liquor / Brandy Stand with Crystal Decanters

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An antique brass colored tantalus rack with three large crystal decanters. The decanters and

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Art Deco Walnut Chrome Mounted Case Tantalus Three Crystal Decanters
Art Deco Walnut Chrome Mounted Case Tantalus Three Crystal Decanters

Art Deco Walnut Chrome Mounted Case Tantalus Three Crystal Decanters

Located in Atlanta, GA

carrying arm to lift, to release the decanters. This tantalus comes with a fully working lock and its key

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Metal

Sleek Brass & Mahogany Set of 3 Glass Liquor Decanters Tantalus
Sleek Brass & Mahogany Set of 3 Glass Liquor Decanters Tantalus

Sleek Brass & Mahogany Set of 3 Glass Liquor Decanters Tantalus

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Luxurious mahogany and brass tantalus holding 3 glass liquor decanters with working lock mechanism

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Barware

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century
Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century

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

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Antique Inlaid Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian walnut cased three decanter tantalus with decorative inlaid

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

English Oak and Silver Tantalus or Decanter Drinks Set by Betjemann's
English Oak and Silver Tantalus or Decanter Drinks Set by Betjemann's

English Oak and Silver Tantalus or Decanter Drinks Set by Betjemann's

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Betjemann's patent tantalus drinks or spirits two-bottle decanter set of oak and silver from

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Barware Leather Case Tantalus with Whiskey and Cognac Decanters, circa 1960
Barware Leather Case Tantalus with Whiskey and Cognac Decanters, circa 1960

Barware Leather Case Tantalus with Whiskey and Cognac Decanters, circa 1960

By Atelier Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning modernist barware accessory, tantalus, or "cave a liqueur," is a perfect example of

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Leather

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter
Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

By Black Forest

Located in Lisse, NL

All hand-carved, Victorian Era, Black Forest hiking bear and cub, liquor tantalus set. This finely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Tantalus Decanter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tantalus decanter available at 1stDibs. Each tantalus decanter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tantalus decanter — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tantalus decanter made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Betjemanns & Sons, Charles & George Asprey and Hukin & Heath each produced at least one beautiful tantalus decanter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tantalus Decanter?

A tantalus decanter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,293, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

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Questions About Tantalus Decanter
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Tantalus Decanter is a wooden container with a lock and key for glass decanters. The basic framework of the piece, first patented in 1881 by George Betjemann, permits two, three, and sometimes four decanters to be secured within it, visible yet inaccessible when locked. The decanters cannot be unstopped or removed once they have been fastened within the tantalus. Find a range of antique tantalus decanters on 1stDibs.