Victorian Cut Crystal Oak Framed Tantalus Decanter Silver Mounted, 19th Century

A Superb Sheffield Silverplated Three Bottle English Spirits or Wine Tantalus, complete with its original full led hand cut crystal decanters...

Stunning and exceptional example of a well grained Dome Topped Fully Fitted Double Coromandle Tea Caddy of compact proportions, late 19th century, of English origin. The rectangular hinged lid opening to reveal an original sectional interior complete with twin dome shaped finial covers, the outer body with lavish polished brass applied decorative mounts Condition: Good condition, original good surface patination. Lock is present, key does not turn, some wear to fabric under the lid. Height: 6.5" (16.5cm). Width: 8.5" (21.5cm). Depth: 4.5" (11.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. Coromandel: also known as Makassar Ebony, is a member of the genus Diospyros and one of the plants commonly known as ebony. Coromandel ebony wood is variegated, streaky brown and black, nearly always wide striped. It is considered a highly valuable wood for turnery, fine cabinet work and joinery. The tree grows up to 20 meters under favourable circumstances, although such trees are rarely seen nowadays. Since Coromandel ebony has been a woodworker's favorite for centuries, most of it has been felled and used in high quality furniture. The natural area of distribution are some Indonesian islands.As this exceptionally beautiful species of the Ebonies has been much appreciated by woodworkers all over the world through the past 2 centuries...

An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl or Centerpiece of circular outline and unusually large proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass...

A very fine original set of early english victorian polished steel and brass fireplace fire tools of outstanding workmanship and quality. Mid Nineteenth Century. Circa 1860 Compr...

A very fine original set of early english victorian polished steel and brass fireplace fire tools of outstanding workmanship and quality. Mid Nineteenth Century. Circa 1860 Compr...

A very fine original set of early English Victorian polished steel and brass fireplace fire tools of outstanding workmanship and compact proportions. Mid nineteenth century. Circa 18...

Heavily 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...

Antique 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, anisette, chartreuse and fine champagne. The four bottles are presented in a handle held carrying rack, a very elegant and rare set, perfect for after alfresco dining...

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 con...

Original antique Victorian oak and silver metal tantalus with three crystal decanters. Comes with key to lock in the liquor or wine decanters.

A 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 interior fitted with three cut glass stoppered decanters fronted by twin hinged & locking panels opening to a velvet lined interior compartment fitted for dram glasses...

An English Victorian period wooden tantalus from the 19th century, with three cut glass decanters, key locking mechanism and silver metal accents. Created in England during the reign...