Items Similar to 20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated and Cut Glass Tantalus, circa 1900
- Want more images or videos?Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated and Cut Glass Tantalus, circa 1900
$1,635.41
About the Item
Antique early 20th century Edwardian silver plated locking Tantalus. The word “tantalize” comes from the plight of the mythological Tantalus, who so offended the gods that he was condemned in the afterlife to an eternity of hunger and thirst. He was made to stand in a pool in Tartarus, the underworld zone of punishment. In the late 19th century spirits such as Scotch, Brandy, Gin were expensive and were kept locked away from the servants of the household. However the fact that they were so visible gave its name “tantalus” to these items which often would carry two or three decanters. These decanters are in great condition made with cut crystal glass. An extremely elegant manner to treat your guests and a great conversation piece or simply a superb gift and a must have item during the festive holidays.
Measures: Height 33cm
Width 36cm
Depth 27cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - No Damage.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
- Reference Number:
Shipping & Returns
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Woodham, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
1stDibs Buyer Protection Guaranteed
If your item arrives not as described, we’ll work with you and the seller to make it right. Learn More
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2014
1stDibs seller since 2015
251 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
More From This SellerView All
- 20th Century French Silver Plated & Cut Glass Champagne Ice Bucket, C. 1960Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentStunning mid-20th century French silver plated and heavy cut glass champagne ice bucket with a large swinging handle. Particularly large and very heavy glass cut with inverted circle...Category
20th Century French Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
- 19th Century French Silver Plated & Glass Tantalus Set, c.1880Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentAntique late-19th century French four bottle Tantalus, clear glass applied with silver plated mounts and stoppers. The tops are engraved with various drinks, such as curacao, anisett...Category
Antique 19th Century French Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
- 20th Century American Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker, circa 1930Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentAntique 20th century American “dial-a-drink“ recipe cocktail shaker, produced in the 1930s. The mechanism works by rotating the shaker, each small adjustment reveals windows which de...Category
20th Century American Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
$702 Sale Price20% Off - 20th Century American Silver Plated "Milk Churn" Cocktail Shaker, circa 1940Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentA large “milk churn“ shaped cocktail shaker made in the USA, produced in the 1940s. Just as the prohibition era was lifted in 1933, it is easy to imagine the appeal behind these obje...Category
20th Century American Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
- 20th Century French Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter, c.1930Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentAntique early-20th century French Art Deco solid silver and glass decanter. Of mid size with straight cut crystal glass body and mounted with elegant diamond shaped stopper. Applied ...Category
20th Century French Barware
MaterialsSilver
- 20th Century Italian Silver Plated Fox Stirrup Cups, C.1970Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentMid-20th century Italian silver plated set of four stirrup cups, the head realistically cast as a fox heads with ears pricked, stirrup cups modelled as foxes are extremely rare and s...Category
20th Century Italian Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
People Also Browsed
- Silver Plate Victorian Decanter TantalusLocated in Steyning, West sussexA fine silver plate decanter tantalus with fine englaveing on both sides holding three elaborately cut decanters with most unusual four pour necks.Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Crystal Serveware
- 19th Century English Silver Plated Three-Carafe Bar Tantalus with Lock MechanismLocated in Dallas, TXEntertain in style with this beautifully crafted, antique Tantalus from England. Crafted, circa 1860, the bar accessory features three cut-glass carafes with decorative round stopper...Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
- Walker & Hall Tantalus Silver Plated Tantalus SetBy Walker & HallLocated in Hamilton, OntarioWalker & Hall Tantalus silver plated Tantalus set.Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Barware
- Victorian Oak and Silver Metal Tantalus with Crystal DecantersLocated in Hamilton, OntarioOriginal antique Victorian oak and silver metal tantalus with three crystal decanters. Comes with key to lock in the liquor or wine decanters.Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Crystal Serveware
MaterialsSilver
$1,800 Sale Price20% Off - 19th Century French Silver Plated & Glass Tantalus Set, c.1880Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentAntique late-19th century French four bottle Tantalus, clear glass applied with silver plated mounts and stoppers. The tops are engraved with various drinks, such as curacao, anisett...Category
Antique 19th Century French Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
You May Also Like
- A Very Good Early 20th Century Oak & Silver Plated Tantalus, U.K. Circa 1910Located in Ottawa, OntarioA very good early 20th century three bottle Tantalus in oak, showing a finely figured oak case with silver plated carrying handles & corner mounts, housing a mirrored & velvet lined ...Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
- Vintage Cut Glass and Silver Plate Cocktail ShakerLocated in Nantucket, MAVintage cocktail shaker of clear glass cut in a diamond pattern with a silver plate collar and center-pour strainer lid.Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware
MaterialsSilver Plate
- Mid-20th Century Modern Double Silver Ring Glass Stems, 45 PiecesLocated in Amherst, NHVintage mid-20th century modern set of 45 double silver ring glass stems, circa 1960s. 10-tall cordials 2.5in.D x 6in.H 14-wine stems 2.75in.D x 6.5in.H 21-small wine stems 2.25in...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
MaterialsGlass
$683 Sale Price / set29% Off - Set of 4 Silver Plated Under Bottles, French, circa 1900Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-FranceThese 4 under bottles are made of silver plated. This is a fine French work, circa 1900.Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Barware
MaterialsSilver
$780 Sale Price / set20% Off - Art Nouveau Silver and Glass Claret Jug, Germany circa 1900 J. Mayers SohneLocated in Toronto, OntarioArt Nouveau silver and glass claret jug, Germany circa 1900 J. Mayers Sohne, Austrian import marks. Fine Art Nouveau silver cover, upper body and handle. The glass body slightly tape...Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Barware
MaterialsSilver
$1,160 Sale Price20% Off - 19th Century Black Forest Carved TantalusBy Black ForestLocated in Coeur d'Alene, IDHeavily carved container with grape vines and grapes on sides and two game birds with strutting gobler as finial on top. Double hinged lids, two hinged side doors. Original key. Hold...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Barware
MaterialsWood
Recently Viewed
View MoreThe 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Trusted Global Delivery