English Whiskey Tantalus, Mahogany, 3 Crystal Decanters

Rare old anatomical plaster model of the dog's brain. Beautiful details on a plastic/bakelite base. Worn (small cracks, base repare) but still in good condition as shown in the image...

Antique small solid oak chest of drawers, filing cabinet, card index that was used as a stand-alone desk cabinet with information about customers, products, etc. Very nice condition ...

Beautiful antique microscope by German manufacturer of precision equipement Seibert Witzlar. Was made around 1920. It was the microscope brand of ch...

Beautiful Belgian vintage counter display for cigars / smoking articles, compartments for different sizes of cigars. Neat condition with plexiglass cover. Belgian brand J. Cortes si...

Rare old anatomical plaster model of the alligator brain. Beautiful details on a bakelite base. Worn but still in beautiful condition and as shown in t...

Old Tôlerie de Boulogne or also known as "the Tol boul", bar game/trade simulator around 1930's operated on 1 franc coins. All metal. A game that was ...

Victorian 2 Decanter Tantalus With Key   Brass handle Mahogany case silver plated Whiskey and Gin labels on chain. Good condition. H: 32cm W: 27 cm D: 14cm

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...

French Saint Louis crystal whiskey carafe/decanter decorated with gold pattern from "Thistle" collection. Very good condition.  

French Saint Louis crystal whiskey carafe/decanter decorated with gold pattern from "Thistle" collection. Very good condition.  

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

A fine silver plate decanter tantalus with fine englaveing on both sides holding three elaborately cut decanters with most unusual four pour necks.