Silvered Bottles

Large size and great design, antique tantalus. This wonderful condition and rare, three crystal bottles holding, tiger oak tantalus will look great everywhere. This handcrafted work of beauty dates from the late 1800s and it comes with a variety of striking details and compartments. The two folding lids come with beautifully silvered brass hinges and the lock works perfectly via the original key. It is only when you have opened the lids that you can press the silvered button in the middle (it is on a stick) to open the secret drawer below. In the back of the secret drawer is a game that we have never seen before (see image 11) and we don't know if it is complete. The secret drawer can also be used to keep decks of cards and alike. Also, only when the lids are open, will you be able to take out the bottles as well. For those who did not yet know, these striking 'minibars' with lock and key were created so that the butler or maid or any other non-family member could not secretly drink the very expensive liquids that these decanters would have held. The crystal decanters and stoppers...

Good size and fine design, antique tantalus This amazing condition and rare, three crystal bottles holding, tiger oak tantalus will look great everywhere. This handcrafted work of beauty dates from the early 1900s and it comes with beautiful brass fittings. When the lock is open, you can slide the bottom out like a drawer and take out your bottles. For those who did not yet know, these striking 'drinks cabinets' with lock and key were created so that the butler or maid or any other non-family member could not secretly drink the very expensive liquids that these decanters would have held. The crystal decanters and stoppers...

This antique bottle decanter is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1920 in an Art Deco style. The decanter is done in a deep green glass with silver...

Champagne bucket with silvered colored floral decor frame. Champagne cooler. Ice bucket.

This is just one of 350 pieces of a large collection of small 18th-early 19th century antiques from a private collection. This is a sterling silver overlay perfume bottle...

This is part of a private collection that we acquired. The collection consists of 350 pieces/period 18th & 19th century. Antique American 1883 Sterling and Crystal Cylinder Perfume ...