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A Victorian Oak Cased Tantalus in Excellent Condition
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A Victorian Oak Cased Tantalus in Excellent Condition

19th century
Sold 12 November 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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A good Victorian oak cased tantalus,it has three decanters and 5 glass wine glasses , the drawer at the bottom has an original counting board the compartments would be for playing cards or dice etc. it is a very good example in excellent condition, the lids need to be opened to access the decanters it has a key and locks

Circa 1880

Dimensions

Width 36 cms

Depth 27 cms

Height 33 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Tantalus to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142356
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Description
A good Victorian oak cased tantalus,it has three decanters and 5 glass wine glasses , the drawer at the bottom has an original counting board the compartments would be for playing cards or dice etc.
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it is a very good example in excellent condition, the lids need to be opened to access the decanters it has a key and locks.
Wickersley Antiques

Circa 1880

Dimensions

Width 36 cms

Depth 27 cms

Height 33 cms

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Tantalus to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142356
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Victorian Oak Cased Tantalus in Excellent Condition

Archive II An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View II
Archive III An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View III
Archive IV An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View IV
Archive V An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View V
Archive VI An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View VI
Archive VII An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View VII
Archive VIII An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View VIII
Archive IX An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View IX
Archive X An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View X
Archive XI An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View XI
Archive XII An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View XII
Archive XIII An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View XIII
Archive XIV An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board. View XIV
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
Location
Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wickersley
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 239
Items Sold 4,169
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An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board.
A Victorian oak cased tantalus in excellent condition
Ref: SA1142356
An open Victorian oak tantalus featuring three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers, a mirrored back, storage compartments, and a pull-out drawer with a cribbage board.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Drinks Cabinets]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Oak, Glass, Brass, Velvet]
  • Colour[Warm Brown]
  • MotifsBrass mounts, Carved panels, Mirrored back, Faceted crystal
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A tantalus is a locked drinks cabinet designed during the Victorian era to securely display decanters of spirits while preventing servants or guests from helping themselves without authorisation. The mechanism locks the stoppers in place until a key is turned.

Authentic period pieces were predominantly constructed from solid oak, mahogany, or burr walnut, featuring sturdy dovetail joinery, mirrored back panels, green velvet or felt linings, and heavy brass or plated mounts, locks, and corner brackets.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the timber patination, hand-cut crystal decanters with matching numbered stoppers, working brass lever locks stamped by period makers like Betjemann, and traditional joinery methods rather than modern fixings.

This piece works well as a focal point on a sideboard, home bar, or study desk, bringing a layer of historical interest and sophisticated craftsmanship to both traditional and contemporary spaces.

Maintain the timber using a microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain without leaving a heavy build-up, and wash the crystal decanters by hand in warm soapy water using a bottle brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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