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Antique English Three Bottle Oak Tantalus with Etched Floral & Engraved Accents

$1,495per set
£1,138.96per set
€1,313.27per set
CA$2,092.22per set
A$2,337.71per set
CHF 1,222.88per set
MX$28,667.82per set
NOK 15,626.10per set
SEK 14,817.69per set
DKK 9,801.63per set
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About the Item

This antique tantalus set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The case is composed of oak with silver or nickel plated mounts. The squared bottles are composed of crystal with faceted ball stoppers and etched flowers on foliage on the sides. The plated mounts of the case are engraved with stylized ferns, and the back has a pin and post fastener with a hinged door. The set comes with three period tin liquor tags which were made in Denmark. The bottles are in excellent period condition with only minor rub wear to the tops of the stoppers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Crystal,Metal,Oak,Engraved,Etched,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some very light wear to the post fastener and hole on the hinged door as presented in the photos, and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355230996872

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