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 small chip. All sides of the box are expertly carved- front has shield and foliage desi...
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
Antique English Calamander, Silver-Plate & Crystal Games Box Tantalus Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Calamander Wood, Silver-Plate & Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880's
Crystal, Silver Plate
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 fitted with four original glass decanters, each with traces of gilt decoration and...
Walnut
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 beautiful inlay to top of the box. Set includes 4 decanters and 16 cordial glasses all etch...
Wood
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 decanters with stoppers.
Glass, Oak
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
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
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...
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
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 French 19th-century wine box, crafted from either pine or oak, exudes a rustic char...
Metal
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. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 19th century, Continental European...
Crystal, Bronze
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 Renaissance style. The case is composed of softwood with a leather exterior and gilt bo...
Leather, Glass, Softwood
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Antique Leather Tantalus
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very nice old tantalus with original leather, the leather has attained a lovely patination and the gold tooling is lovely and faded, the crystal decanters of course are hand cut and ...
Boxed Tantalus Set
Located in Woodbury, CT
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...
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 skillfully crafted in rosewood with silver plated strap work and elaborately decorated...
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 ormolu label for Drew & Son, 33 Piccadilly Circus, London, and Circa 1890 in date ...
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 Decanters and Glasses (Removable Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Tray) Circa 1880s-1...
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 / Blum's Vogue / Chicago", with decanter and four small glasses, each with gilt decora...
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 interior with a compartment dressed with a central liquor bottle and four old fashion gl...
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 interior with a compartment dressed with a central liquor bottle and four old fashion gl...
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 which is cross banded on every panel. Front and top hinge and sides swing open to allo...
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 rosewood. This elegant bar set opens by means of a hinged lid, inlaid with “Liqueurs” at t...
Crystal
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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
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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
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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 Glassware, Cigar Cutter, Silver-Plated Dishes and Games.
Crystal
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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
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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 Interior and Mirrored Back, Circa 1890's. Fitted Interior Includes 3 Crystal Decant...
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
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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 travel bar or advocate bar, is made of birdseye maple veneer and has ornaments of b...
Birdseye Maple
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 glassware and games.
Crystal, Silver Plate
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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
Accompanied by the original glassware, this exquisite liquor chest embodies the opulence and sophistication of the era. The liquor box is an original from the Napoleon III time, made...
Glass, Wood
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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
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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, stamped with the makers mark for P & F Schafer, 27 Picadilly, London. The sterling s...
Crystal, Silver
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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 provides both liqueur and music. Simply press a button and one of two delightful mel...
Brass
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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 Liqueur Set Box Case Having 4 Etched Decanters And 16 Liqueur Glasses
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 be flame burl veneers. Also, it is decorated like a pirate chest treasure box with...
Crystal
Antique English Golden Oak Games Box Tantalus, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English golden oak games box tantalus, circa 1880.
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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 “Cavé à Liqueur,” dating back to circa 1880. This striking piece from France is a true...
Glass, Walnut
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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
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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 bar area with this outstanding carved Black Forest tantalus or “cavé à liqueur”, dir...
Crystal
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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
Concealed in a stack of antique leather bound books with gold tooling, this late 19th century liqueur box features a set of four crystal glasses, and two carafes with stoppers. The g...
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 Calamander wood with brass mounts and lined with blue velvet.
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 boxwood. In style Charles X matches perfectly with the furniture of this era but a...
Rosewood
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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
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the elegance of the mid to late 1800s. This remarkable piece has been crafted in the sophis...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,156
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer. The cabinet contains four carafes and 12 glasses on a wooden stand with bronze ...
Brass, Bronze
$3,277
H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Antique Victoran Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel, ormolu mounted and cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium, circa 1870 in date. It was skilfully crafted in rare coromandel...
Crystal, Ormolu
Fine English Yew and Boxwood Tantalus Bar Set, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
With four glass decanters, 16 glasses. Polished mahogany interior.
Boxwood, Yew
Antique English Tantalus / Games Set
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant antique English Late Victorian / Edwardian Tantalus and Games set. Hand-crafted in England around the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, most likely in a custom, ...
Crystal, Metal
$8,300
H 12 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Antique French Inlaid Brass, Tortoise, and Mother of Pearl Cave À Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French inlaid brass, Tortoise, and Mother of pearl cave À Liqueur with Baccarat crystal glassware.
Crystal, Brass
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