Search 0
76,186  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 180 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
180 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1051279
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Fine Victorian "Staniforth Patent" Tantalus
Sold by Carse Antiques
sold SA1051279
Sorry, but this item has been sold.

Carse Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Mar 2011
Browse dealers 198 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture
  • Trade Associations
    Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1051279
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Fine Victorian "Staniforth Patent" Tantalus

19th century
Sold 4 September 2024 · Carse Antiques
This “Fine Victorian "Staniforth Patent" Tantalus” found a buyer.

It was listed by Carse Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Spirit Decanter SetCut Glass Decanter StandEdwardian Spirit Cabinet Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Fine quality Victorian "Staniforth Patent" white metal and silver plated 3 decanter tantalus. This very attractive tantalus has a unique locking mechanism with original key. Comes with all three "hobnail" cut square decanters with original stoppers. One of the more unusual tantalus designs. High quality. The condition is basically pretty good but the silver plating is well rubbed to the frame and there is a tiny nick to the underside of the rim on one of the decanters.

SIZE; 14" wide by 6" deep by 14" tall

CIRCA; 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1051279
Dealers Notes

Full member of LAPADA.

Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description
Fine quality Victorian "Staniforth Patent" white metal and silver plated 3 decanter tantalus. This very attractive tantalus has a unique locking mechanism with original key. Comes with all three "hobnail" cut square decanters with original stoppers. One of the more unusual tantalus designs. High quality.
“
The condition is basically pretty good but the silver plating is well rubbed to the frame and there is a tiny nick to the underside of the rim on one of the decanters.
Carse Antiques

SIZE; 14" wide by 6" deep by 14" tall

CIRCA; 1870

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1051279
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carse Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 6
Archive I A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Victorian "Staniforth Patent" Tantalus

Archive II A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers. View VI
Enlarged Archival View

Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carse
Verified Since Mar 2011
Items For Sale 198
Items Sold 3,085
Carse Antiques
Verified Since Mar 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: The Mill Room, Rait Antique Centre, Rait, Perthshire, PH2 7RT
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/carse
Verified
Mar 2011
For Sale
198
Sold
3,085
A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers.
Fine Victorian "Staniforth Patent" Tantalus
Ref: SA1051279
A Victorian silver-plated Staniforth patent tantalus holding three cut crystal decanters with faceted stoppers.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Cut crystal glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLocking mechanism, Facet-cut crystal, Ball feet, Scroll handle
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A tantalus is a locking drinks cabinet invented in the 19th century, designed to display decanters of expensive spirits while preventing unauthorized access by servants or guests.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a wooden framesuch as oak, mahogany, or walnutor silver-plated metal mountings, fitted with cut crystal or glass decanters.

Authenticity is determined by examining the mechanism quality, makers marks, patent stamps such as Staniforth, and the hand-cut detailing of the crystal decanters.

Position the piece on a sideboard or home bar to add metallic reflection, structural symmetry, and a touch of traditional heritage to the room scheme.

Use a specialized non-abrasive silver polish for the metal frame and warm soapy water for the crystal, avoiding harsh chemicals that could damage the plating or glass.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories