ANTIQUE 20thC COROMANDEL & SILVER PLATED THREE DECANTER TANTALUS c.1900

Β£695.00

A fine English three decanter tantalus dating from the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1900. The substantial coromandel case is fitted with silver-plated mounts and carrying handle, housing three matching square hobnail-cut glass spirit decanters, each surmounted by a faceted spherical stopper. The hinged locking bar secures the decanters in place and can be raised to allow their removal. The name β€œtantalus” derives from Tantalus of Greek mythology, who was condemned to stand with food and water perpetually just beyond his reach, an appropriate name for a device designed to leave the spirits temptingly visible while inaccessible when locked.

Reference Number: B12774

A fine English three decanter tantalus dating from the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1900. The substantial coromandel case is fitted with silver-plated mounts and carrying handle, housing three matching square hobnail-cut glass spirit decanters, each surmounted by a faceted spherical stopper. The hinged locking bar secures the decanters in place and can be raised to allow their removal. The name β€œtantalus” derives from Tantalus of Greek mythology, who was condemned to stand with food and water perpetually just beyond his reach, an appropriate name for a device designed to leave the spirits temptingly visible while inaccessible when locked.

Reference Number: B12774

CONDITION

In Good Antique Condition - Wear, marks and patination consistent with age and use. The key is lacking. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 26 cm // 10.24 inches 
Width: 41 cm // 16.14 inches 
Depth: 16 cm // 6.30 inches