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Heading : Tunbridge ware teapot stand Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England Decoration : Polychrome needlwork fills the frame. Tesselated band of cha...

Quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with silvered metal mounts, carrying handles to the sides, m...

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 19th century Continental Rosewood and Amboyna Inlaid Tantalus revealing three cut glass decanters with silver trims & lids. Decanters Are Revealed Inside Via a Silver-Pl...

Antique Victorian quality oak tantalus having an oak tantalus with a plated swing handle and original key with three cut glass decanters with original stoppers H 30 W 36.5 x D 14c...

This is a superb antique Victorian carved golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, the d...

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 ...

Beautiful antique Victorian leaded stained glass window panel. A geometric blend of amber, purple, greens and pink. Framed in gray and ready to hang.  Measure: 50".  

Antique Victorian quality tantalus having quality silver plated mounts on a oak frame with three original cut glass decanters and stoppers, unusual sliding tray to release decanters,...

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium box bearing an ormolu label for Mappin & Webb, C1880...

Antique Victorian cloche glass dome with footed base featuring peg feet. Great for display of clocks, sculptures, taxidermy and other specimens.    

A set of three glass vanity bottles from the 19th century, with etched floral décor. Created in France during the 19th century, each of this set of three vanity bottles features an o...