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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Oak Tantalus and Games Box
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Oak Tantalus and Games Box

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with quality brass mounts and carrying handles to the sides, having a compartment with three square cut glass decanters with solid silver decanter tags inscribed Gin, Whisky and Brandy, above a compartment with fitted sections for glasses or games and below a pop out drawer with fitted sections. Working lock with two keys.

Excellant condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Oak Tantalus Box to the 1880s.

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Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus with quality brass mounts and carrying handles to the sides, having a compartment with three square cut glass decanters with solid silver decanter tags inscribed Gin, Whisky and Brandy, above a compartment with fitted sections for glasses or games and below a pop out drawer with fitted sections. Working lock with two keys.

Excellant condition.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Oak Tantalus Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164623
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A tantalus is a wooden cabinet or frame containing glass decanters that are locked in place, preventing access to the contents while keeping them visible. Popularised in the late Victorian era, they often included secret compartments or games drawers for social entertaining.

Victorian tantalus boxes were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, complemented by brass or silver-plated straps and corner mounts. The interior housed heavy lead crystal or cut glass decanters, frequently accompanied by silver liquor labels.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, thick brass mounts fixed with slotted screws, and original working brass lock mechanisms. The glass decanters should show signs of hand-cutting or minor wear to the bases consistent with 19th-century manufacturing methods.

An antique tantalus works effectively when placed atop a dark wood sideboard, a home bar cart, or a gentlemans library bookcase. Pairing it with contemporary glass barware or structured marble trays creates a refined contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern decor.

Clean the oak frame using a soft microfibre cloth and nourish the wood periodically with a natural beeswax polish. Wash the glass decanters by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, ensuring they are thoroughly dry before re-inserting them into the felt-lined compartments.
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