1860s Glass

A beautifully delicate French glass decanter set made by Emile Galle in the late 19th century, decorated in enamels with ribbons and flowers in a...

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...

Pair of Antique 19th century Bohemian Overlay Glass Goblets The Goblets have a brilliant green coloring and offer four yellow intaglio panels depicting architecture and wildli...

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 ...

A stunning antique Bohemian etched red flash glass beer stein. It dates to the mid-19th century. This item has been handcrafted utilizing glass etching and engraving depicting a wood...

Auguste Jean (1830–1890) Vase from 1860-1870 not signed French artist, born in Paris in 1830 He received a bronze medal for his technical glass pie...

Fabulous Harrach vase in the classic Victorian style with their signature winged applications. The Vase is enamelled and gilded with a cute bird on snowy ...

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...

Blue glass 'Pop' goblets by Swedish designer Gunnar Cyren, produced by Orrefors, c. 1968. This goblet has a darker blue handle and vase and a beutiful detail around the top rim. Engr...

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...

A very fine large antique English hand-blown Nailsea glass flask with trailed patterning dating from around 1860. The flask of oval shape has a narrow fun...

This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date. The Cave a Liqueur features an ormolu case with glass panels and an 'up and over' lid enclosing a gilt bronze frame containing sixteen small glasses and four decanters with stoppers, on all on finely cast paw feet. One decanter with a Bacarrat label to the underside The glasses and decanters are beautifully engraved with geometric decoration. As seen in the upcoming Ridley Scott historical film Napoleon. It is an absolutely superb set which is sure to attract a lot of attention. Condition: In really excellent condition with no damage, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 29 x width 37 x depth 30 Dimensions in inches: Height 11 inches x width 1 foot, 3 inches x depth 1 foot Baccarat In 1764 King Louis XV of France gave permission to found a glassworks in the town of Baccarat in the Lorraine region in eastern France to Prince Bishop Cardinal Louis-Joseph de Laval...

Pair of French cut crystal stemmed flutes. The cutting style around the top is thumbprint while the body is slice cut. This pair would service well as toasting glasses...

A particularly good and unusual cut glass biscuit box which would equally make a wonderful ice bucket or pail. Earlier than most of this type, it dates to around 1860, mid-Victori...

Victorian engraved and cut glass double lipped hand blown wine rinser with a pattern of grapes and leaves. The bottom half of this piece has thumb cut panel...

Bohemian crystal liqueur barrel, gold enameled, 11 glasses, 19th century, Napoleon III. Measures: H 33 cm, D 36 cm.

A fine pair of antique Orientalist Moser enameled marbleized glass vases in the Orientalist style. With an unusual pink/brick color with four hand-applied glass handles. Each decorat...

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