Wood Crystal Serveware

This is a distinguished antique three bottle Tantalus. An English, oak and silver plated drinks caddy with a trio of cut glass decanters, dating to the late Edwardian period, circa 1...

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel and silver plated three decanter Betjemann’s patent action tantalus, Circa 1870 in date. The bottles each with hobnail cut decoration a...

This is a vintage locking Tantalus. An English, oak and crystal glass 3-decanter caddy in Victorian revival taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Appealing revival tas...

Antique Empire liquor set, beautiful early 19th century production circa 1815 composed of 6 facetted crystal bottles (Le Creusot manufacture) set into their original burr wood veneer...

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...

Set of two crystalline lens carafes in their oak and fabric box. The box is adorned with brass pieces which give to this item a spanish style. French, circa 1960. The corks have sha...

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...

A stunning French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Cave À Liqueur with assortment of fine quality hand blown cut crystal Baccarat and Moser glassware, consisting of four decanters / carafes and sixteen stemmed liqueur glasses, all with luxurious gilded ornamentation. The exterior of the large tantalus box features rich highly figured burl walnut, contrasting exotic woods marquetry inlays, framed by ebonized molding. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the 19th century, most likely Parisian work, exceptionally executed design, this remarkable antique makes for an outstanding presentation piece, that's as functional as it is stunning. Depicting rectangular shaped chest form with curvacious serpentine molded front panel and protruding trim, having a hinged-lid folding lift-top, flanking a pair of hinged panel sides that swing back, creating an open bar display cabinet, showcasing a collection of French Baccarat and Bohemian Moser Glassworks crystal drinkware. The liquor cellar interior holding a removable mahogany two-tier galleried serving tray with divided compartments, mounted with gilt bronze ormolu handle on turned wood post...

Astonishing Victorian Tantalus in oak wood with three incredible multifaceted crystal bottles and antique English silver finishes, this piece was produced in England in the...

English regency liquor box with four original crystal decanters. Made in mahogany with brass inlaid on all edges. French-polished. Original 'Bra...

Presented is an exquisite French Napoleon III-period “Cave à Liqueur”, or tantalus, in rich rosewood. This elegant bar set opens by means of a hinged lid, inlaid with “Liqueurs” at top, to reveal a fitted interior, complete with its set of four cut glass decanters with stoppers and twelve matching cordial glasses. The glasses are etched with an intricate flower and leaf pattern, popular in the late 19th century. The fitted interior can be completely removed by way of a gilded acorn handle...

Antique English silver plate, oak and cut crystal 2 bottle Tantalus, circa 1890. Made in Birmingham, England.

Antique English cut crystal & oak tantalus, Circa 1880.

Antique English oak and crystal tantalus, circa 1880.

Antique English cut crystal tantalus, circa 1880. Made by Betjemanns & Sons in London.