Tantalus Decanter

A tantalus decanter is a small wooden open cabinet/case/box or metal frame used to store and secure 2, 3 or even 4 decanters.It appeared in the Mid 19th century and it's defining features were that they were open (for all to see) but had a lock and key. It was not possible to retrieve the decanter or indeed remove it's stopper. This was to stop unauthorised people from drinking the contents. It is believed Mr. John Betjemann patented a design for a wooden tantalus in 1881. The small compartment you see on some would have enclosed playing cards or counters.

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Edwardian Oak Games Tantalus£375 $460.99   €443.21 Edwardian Oak Games TantalusBridgend Antiques Small Antique Tantalus, English, Walnut, Decanters£895 $1100.22   €1057.8 Small Antique Tantalus, English, Walnut, DecantersLondon Fine Antiques Edwardian Tantalus / Games Compendium Circa 1903£950 $1167.84   €1122.81 Edwardian Tantalus / Games Compendium Circa 1903Frank Craig Antiques Victorian Cut Glass Decanters & Original Stand£545 $669.97   €644.14 Victorian Cut Glass Decanters & Original StandUnique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Victorian Carved Oak Tantalus £695 $854.36   €821.42 Quality Antique Victorian Carved Oak Tantalus Unique Antiques By Emma Jade Edwardian Oak Tantalus.£195 $239.71   €230.47 Edwardian Oak Tantalus.Bridgend Antiques Three Decanters Tantalus, Circa 1900£775 $952.71   €915.97 Three Decanters Tantalus, Circa 1900Frank Craig Antiques Vintage Locking Tantalus, English, Oak, Glass£995 $1223.15   €1175.99 Vintage Locking Tantalus, English, Oak, GlassLondon Fine Antiques
Three Decanter Tantalus, Circa 1900£950 $1167.84   €1122.81 Three Decanter Tantalus, Circa 1900Frank Craig Antiques Edwardian Oak Tantalus£325 $399.52   €384.12 Edwardian Oak TantalusSinclairs Antiques And Interiors Antique Decanter Service, English, Crystal Glass£985 $1210.86   €1164.17 Antique Decanter Service, English, Crystal GlassLondon Fine Antiques Tantalus With 3 Decanters, Circa 1920£550 $676.12   €650.05 Tantalus With 3 Decanters, Circa 1920Frank Craig Antiques
Tantalus Three Decanter’s & Games In Oak Case£495 $608.5   €585.04 Tantalus Three Decanter’s & Games In Oak CaseSovereign Antiques 19th C French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur£2200 $2704.46   €2600.18 19th C French Colonial Glass Cave à LiqueurAnthony Short Antiques Ltd Black Forest “Cave De Liqueur” £2950 $3626.44   €3486.61 Black Forest “Cave De Liqueur” Elmgarden Triple Decanter Tantalus, Circa 1880£550 $676.12   €650.05 Triple Decanter Tantalus, Circa 1880Frank Craig Antiques
Fantastic Victorian Cut Glass Decanters & Stand £575 $706.85   €679.59 Fantastic Victorian Cut Glass Decanters & Stand Unique Antiques By Emma Jade French Serpentine Cave A Liqueur Or Tantalus Box£3850 $4732.81   €4550.32 French Serpentine Cave A Liqueur Or Tantalus BoxLoveday Antiques Ltd Victorian Oak 2 Bottle Tantalus£349 $429.03   €412.48 Victorian Oak 2 Bottle TantalusSturmans Antiques Ltd Circa 1890 Three Bottle Oak Games Tantalus£895 $1100.22   €1057.8 Circa 1890 Three Bottle Oak Games TantalusBuchanan And Laing (Prima Finds)
Super Three Bottle Silver Plate Tantalus£495 $608.5   €585.04 Super Three Bottle Silver Plate TantalusFernyhough Antiques Tantalus Three Decanter’s In Oak Case£695 $854.36   €821.42 Tantalus Three Decanter’s In Oak CaseSovereign Antiques Super Oak Three Bottle Tantalus£495 $608.5   €585.04 Super Oak Three Bottle TantalusFernyhough Antiques Hukin And Heath Double Spirit Tantalus C.1900 £2600 $3196.18   €3072.94 Hukin And Heath Double Spirit Tantalus C.1900 Puckerings Antiques
Vintage Spirit Tantalus £1295 $1591.94   €1530.56 Vintage Spirit Tantalus London Fine Antiques 3 Bottle Tantalus Circa 1900£275 $338.06   €325.02 3 Bottle Tantalus Circa 1900Frank Craig Antiques 19th Century 3 Bottle Silver Plate Tantalus£650 $799.05   €768.24 19th Century 3 Bottle Silver Plate TantalusBuchanan And Laing (Prima Finds) 19thC Silver-plate Stand & Glass Decanters£695 $854.36   €821.42 19thC Silver-plate Stand & Glass DecantersBuchanan And Laing (Prima Finds)
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