Walnut Glass

This is a superb antique Victorian walnut cased three decanter tantalus with decorative inlaid satinwood decoration, c1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in walnut with beautiful fan and line inlaid decoration and a stylish silver plated handle. There are three square shaped cut crystal decanters with stoppers. Complete with working lock and key. It is a decorative piece which is also very practical, and would make a lovely gift. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please note that there is no key, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 32 x Width 39 x Depth 18 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 7 inches Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar. This was to prevent the theft of the contents by servants. Like the name suggests, the decanters themselves are visible, drawing temptation while unattainable. A key is required for entry. The most common types of tantalus holds three bottles or decanters while there are also smaller types housing only two. There are many different forms of tantalus. Often the encasement has metal handles on both sides and ornately carved decor. Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus. Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king...

A beautiful Victorian silver plate mounted two bottle tantalus, the lock plate stamped by the renowned box makers Betjemann & Sons, and retailed by Weir & Sons of Grafton St, Dublin ...

This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III period walnut and boulle marquetry cave à liqueur, circa 1860 in date. The tantalus has a serpentine front and a hinged lid which opens to reveal a caddy with four beautiful cut glass decanters and eleven engraved crystal glasses. The glass caddy...

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