0
18,495  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 36  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1185966
FOR SALE
£1,195
Email
Save
Exceptional Quality Antique Victorian Oak Marquetry Strung Tantalus
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
for sale €1,398     $1,518
£1,195
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2021
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1185966
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Exceptional Quality Antique Victorian Oak Marquetry Strung Tantalus

19th century
Description

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus, having a quality oak tantalus with marquetry strung inlay detail, having two hinged bevel glazed lids enclosing a fitted interior, opening to reveal three cut decanters in front of a mirrored back, having a single drawer to the base with two inset cribbage boards. With two carrying handles to the sides with a working lock to the front & original key.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1185966
Dealers Internal Reference
1618
Dealers Notes

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.

We deliver throughout the UK, once purchased we aim to dispatch the next working day on any of our small items.

We offer free UK delivery on our items.

All clocks are serviced prior to delivery by a trusted horologist prior to delivery, this is included in our price.

We ship worldwide at a reasonable cost, using the correct packaging to ensure a safe arrival & the required documents to ensure a stress free experience, please contact us for details.

Many thanks

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus, having a quality oak tantalus with marquetry strung inlay detail, having two hinged bevel glazed lids enclosing a fitted interior, opening to reveal three cut decanters in front of a mirrored back, having a single drawer to the base with two inset cribbage boards. With two carrying handles to the sides with a working lock to the front & original key.
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185966
Dealers Internal Ref
1618
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Unique Antiques by Emma Jade Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer.
1 / 8
Archive I A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer.

Exceptional Quality Antique Victorian Oak Marquetry Strung Tantalus

Archive II A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer. View II
Archive III A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer. View III
Archive IV A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer. View IV
Archive V A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer. View V
Archive VI A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer. View VIII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Telephone 07789 374912
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/uniqueantiquesbyemmajade
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 986
Items Sold 1,320
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Verified Since Oct 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/uniqueantiquesbyemmajade
Verified
Oct 2021
For Sale
986
Sold
1,320
A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer.
Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus
Ref: SA1185966
A Victorian oak tantalus featuring geometric marquetry stringing, a mirrored back panel holding three cut crystal decanters, two glass-lidded top compartments, and a lower drawer.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
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.

FAQs

A tantalus is a wooden cabinet or stand housing spirit decanters, engineered with a locking mechanism that secures the stoppers while leaving the glassware visible. Patented in the late nineteenth century, these pieces were widely produced during the Victorian era to restrict unauthorised access to liquor in private households.

Victorian tantalus sets were constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently featuring brass or silver-plated mountings, marquetry stringing, and mirrored interior panels. The accompanying decanters were crafted from heavy cut crystal or lead glass fitted with ground glass stoppers.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut crystal decanters, functional brass lever or bar locking mechanisms with original keyways, and period joinery like dovetail construction. Evidence of age-appropriate wear on the base, hand-turned brass fittings, and original silvered glass backing further confirm period authenticity.

Position the tantalus atop a timber sideboard, a marble console table, or within a home study to serve as a focal accent piece. Grouping the item with complementary glassware, a polished tray, or vintage bar implements creates a structured beverage station within a dining room or living space.

Clean the wood housing using a dry microfibre cloth and occasional applications of beeswax polish, avoiding liquid cleaners on polished timber surfaces. Wash glass decanters by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, drying the interiors thoroughly before replacing stoppers to avoid moisture accumulation.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories