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
20th Century French Barware
Glass, Wood
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
Glass, Wood
Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful tantalus games box with cards, shot glasses and dice.
Oak
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
$2,750
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
$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
$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
$1,850
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, Blown Glass, Paper
$5,008
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
. About as good as they get and and a rare find in excellent condition. The box measures 11 3/4" x 4 3/4
$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
$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
$2,250 / 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
$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
Unavailable
Antique Leather Tantalus
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very nice old tantalus with original leather, the leather has attained a lovely patination and the
Boxed Tantalus Set
Located in Woodbury, CT
The box of a well grained polished mahogany or other hard wood with ebonized moldings and feet
Bronze
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
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
Sterling Silver
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
Crystal, Steel
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
Leather, Glass, Paper
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
Leather, Glass, Paper
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
Leather, Glass, Paper
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
Walnut
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
Crystal
Sold
H 13 in W 14 in D 11 in
Antique English 3 Bottle Tantalus, Games Box & Smoker's Compendium, Circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 3 bottle tantalus, games box & smoker's compendium, Circa 1890s.
Crystal
Sold
H 14 in W 16 in D 13 in
Antique English Coromandel Wood Games Box Tantalus w/ Games Pieces & Crystalware
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English coromandel wood games box tantalus fully fitted with games pieces and crystalware.
Crystal
Sold
H 14.25 in W 14.5 in D 12.5 in
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
Crystal
Sold
H 17 in W 13.25 in D 10 in
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.
Crystal, Silver Plate
Sold
H 12.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
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
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Sold
H 10.63 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
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
Birdseye Maple
Sold
H 11.42 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
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
Crystal, Silver
Sold
H 13.5 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Mounted Oak Games Box Tantalus Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique english sheffield silver-plate mounted golden oak games box tantalus, Circa 1880.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 11 in
Antique English Cut Crystal Two-Bottle Tantalus & Mahogany Games Box, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English cut crystal two-bottle tantalus and mahogany games box, circa 1890.
Crystal
Sold
H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
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.
Silver
Sold
H 13.25 in W 14.25 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Oak & Silver Plated 2 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Oak & Silver Plated 2 Bottle Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 13.5 in W 15 in D 11.25 in
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
Crystal, Silver Plate
Sold
H 9.84 in W 7.87 in D 8.27 in
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
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 14.25 in W 16.75 in D 12.25 in
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.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 12 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
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
Brass
Sold
H 12 in W 14.25 in D 11 in
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
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Spaniard Cave A Liqueur/Tantalus Liqueur Wood Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Spaniard cave a liqueur/tantalus liqueur wood box. It is handcrafted with what appears to
Crystal
Antique English Golden Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English golden oak games box tantalus, circa 1880.
Sold
H 18.12 in W 16.15 in D 11.42 in
Exquisite 19th Century Black Forest Liquor box Tantalus walnut complete interior
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Enhance your bar area with this exceptional Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box, or
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 13 in W 14 in D 11 in
Antique English 3 Bottle Tantalus and Games Box Compendium, Circa 1875-1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 3 bottle tantalus and games box compendium, Circa 1875-1885.
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 11.5 in W 16.75 in D 12.75 in
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur. Create an elegant
Crystal
Sold
H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century French Leather Book Box Tantalus with Crystal Liqueur Service
Located in Fayetteville, AR
liqueur box features a set of four crystal glasses, and two carafes with stoppers. The glasses stand two
Crystal
19th Century Tantalus Box by Asprey & Co.
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Dallas, TX
Tantalus box by Asprey & Co. of London containing four decanters on a removable tray. Box of
Exquisite French Antique Burlwood Cave a Liquor Tantalus Box
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Burlwood Cave a Liquor with Inlaid Bronze, Ebony, and Ivory. Rare complete set of antique Etched Crystal Glassware, and Original Paper Label "P. Guillaume, 107 avenue Parmenti...
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Charles X Rosewood Inlay Tantalus Box, 1870s
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic French Tantalus Charles X style, Napoleon III ° period, 1870, in rosewood and inlaid with
Rosewood
Sold
H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Tantalus Box in Rosewood Marquetry with Crystal Complete, Napoleon III Period
Located in Manduel, FR
Cellar liquor Rosewood marquetry in all sides, Napoleon III period. Work very Fine marquetry Beautiful foot in bronze. Beautiful interior crystal with four decanters and 16 as...
Crystal
$7,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.38 in
12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
Porcelain
Onyx Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophis...
Marble
$4,104
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$118,256
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
12 Antique Minton England Cobalt Blue & Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and elegant set of 12 plates by Mintons, England featuring a nice wide collar of cobalt blue surrounded by two 24 karat gold acid etched bands. In wonderful antique conditi...
Gold, Enamel
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 52 in W 29 in D 9 in
German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle
Located in Houston, TX
This is a beautifully carved walnut case with a carved eagle surmounted at the crest. Gustav Becker was well known in Europe for his fine clocks and clock cases. He won at clock fair...
Walnut
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service
Located in Washington, DC
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service - eighteen (18) pieces. Made famous during the Napoleon Period 1795 - 1830
Coffee pot - W - 8"; H - 10"
Te...
Porcelain
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
18th Century English Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Queen Anne period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are incredibly rare and important examples of English cabinetmaking. This secretary is of the most outstanding caliber, bo...
Walnut
$5,400 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.25 in
12 Antique Minton England Elaborate Cobalt Jewel & Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of twelve dinner or presentation plates by the fine porcelain firm of Minton's of England. Custom ordered through the prestigious retailer of William Plummer, New York...
Enamel, Gold
Beautiful Set of 12 Early 20th Century English Royal Doulton Plates
By Royal Doulton
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful set of 12 early 20th century English Royal Doulton plates. Finely decorated with raised gold. Stamped Royal Doulton England on the back of the plates.
Porcelain
$8,750Sale Price|27% Off
H 34 in W 42 in D 22 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare English 19th Century Victorian mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to head) Lovers or Kissing Settee, The rounded arched crests over S-shaped arms with lion mask termin...
Mahogany
Antique 20th Century British Oak Estate Lockers c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century British hand crafted oak estate lockers. This unit would have been undoubtedly used on a large country estate during the 1900's. This piece has twenty cupb...
Oak
$5,600 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Elaborately Gilded Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and elegant set of 12 dinner plates with rich cobalt blue collars elaborately decorated in gold in a beaded foliate swag surrounded by two 24 karat gold bands. A nice clear...
Gold, Enamel
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