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Edwardian Oak Tantalus

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 February 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

Superb Edwardian oak tantalus in excellent antique condition complete with working key. This wonderful oak tantalus has decorative silver plated corner brackets, a silver plated lock bar and carrying handle. When unlocked the lock bar drops down to allow access the two cut glass decanters, which are clean with no marks. The oak case displays amazing graining and desirable aged patina throughout. This is a useful and attractive item with fine decorative appeal.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Oak Tantalus to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1097475
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3513
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Description
Superb Edwardian oak tantalus in excellent antique condition complete with working key.
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This wonderful oak tantalus has decorative silver plated corner brackets, a silver plated lock bar and carrying handle.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

When unlocked the lock bar drops down to allow access the two cut glass decanters, which are clean with no marks. The oak case displays amazing graining and desirable aged patina throughout. This is a useful and attractive item with fine decorative appeal.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Oak Tantalus to the Edwardian era.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097475
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3513
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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

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Archive I An Edwardian oak tantalus holding two cut-glass decanters with a locking metal frame and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Oak Tantalus

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 598
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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An Edwardian oak tantalus holding two cut-glass decanters with a locking metal frame and handle.
Edwardian Oak Tantalus
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An Edwardian oak tantalus holding two cut-glass decanters with a locking metal frame and handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBarware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Cut Glass, Plated Metal
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsLocking mechanism, Cut crystal facets, Corner brackets, Carrying handle
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A tantalus is a locking beverage cabinet introduced in the Victorian era and popularised during the Edwardian period, designed to securely display spirits while preventing unauthorized access by household staff or guests.

Authentic pieces typically feature solid oak or mahogany frames fitted with cast metal locking mechanisms, plated hardware, and hand-cut lead crystal decanters with matching stoppers.

Authentication involves examining the mechanism for functional lock and key sets, checking for period-appropriate slot-headed screws, inspecting the joinery in the wooden base, and looking for hand-cut facets and pontil marks on the crystal decanters.

This piece works well as a focal point on a sideboard or home bar, contrasting effectively against contemporary minimalist furniture to add historical texture and a sense of curated sophistication.

Maintain the wood using microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish, clean the metal hardware gently without abrasive polishes, and wash the crystal decanters by hand in warm water using a bottle brush.
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