1860s Glass

A fine white opaline water set by Baccarat : a water bottle, a lemon balm or liquor bottle, a sugar pot, two glasses and the tray. Each piece has a hand-painted gilt decoration in ro...

A fabulous quality 19th Century three decanter Tantalus by “C.R.Christie, Edinburgh” having a coramandel shaped frame with silver plated corner brackets and a silver plated lock bar ...

This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III birdseye maple Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, circa 1860 in date. It features brass inlaid decoration on the top and front with tulip wood banding. The hinged lid and the hinged sides open to reveal a lift-out stand fitted with four liquor decanters and stoppers and sixteen glasses. Complete with original working lock and key, it is an absolutely superb set which is sure to attract a lot of attention. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Complete with 14 original glasses and 2 that have been added later. Dimensions in cm: Height 41 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 23 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 9 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...

Fabulous Aesthetic Movement Baccarat Champagne Bucket -ideal for a single bottle. Made c 1860 in pressed glass in blue crystal over (faux wo...

A two-piece set of French blue opaline, having dore bronze gilded accents, c. 1860, likely Palais Royale. The urn has eagle head handles, and an acorn finial. The pedestal bowl has...

This is a very large and well-engraved example The foot is formed as wedge shaped petals, the paneled stem is knopped, the central tapering cylindrical body is finely engraved with ...

A rare and beautiful Travel Glass with leather case, The leather case is decorated with a silver plated belt. Probably made in 1860s or 1870s. We...

Bohemian crystal bottle, 19th century Bohemian crystal bottle, green and pink base for the bottle enamelled with gold and silver, 19th century...

Blue enamelled opaline goblet and lid, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 27 cm, d: 12 cm ref 3104

Set of three 19th century large Blown Dame Jeanne, green glass bottles Set of three different shades and diffrent sizes hand blown wine bottles. All three...

Set of three 19th century large blown Dame Jeanne, clear glass bottles Set of three different sizes hand blown wine bottles. All three are hand blown with...

Great shaped rummer. Wonderful bevelled gadrooning to the sides of the glass Lovely to use. In good condition. Polished pontil mark to base.