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Village Vintage has dated this Antique Oak Tantalus to the 1890s.
They bound the case in richly decorative solid brass fittings, adding both security and visual appeal.
Inside, three original square-cut glass decanters with matching stoppers sit within a mirror-backed, green baize-lined compartment, accessible only by unlocking and lifting the key-operated front panels. The cleverly designed interior also provides dedicated compartments for glasses, playing cards, and bar accessories, making this an ideal antique drinks cabinet and gaming set.
A discreet hidden button releases the lower drawer, revealing two cribbage boards and a plush velvet-lined interior, completing this versatile antique oak tantalus and games box. Handsome, functional, and richly detailed, this exceptional piece makes a stylish addition to both period interiors and contemporary homes, appealing equally to collectors of antique barware, Victorian games compendiums, and gentleman’s accessories.
Condition Report:
Very original, solid, original key, decanters, fittings. Usual wear to baize around decanters, chips to all decanter stoppers
Village Vintage has dated this Antique Oak Tantalus to the 1890s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Village Vintage Profile Page
An Antique Oak Tantalus Games Compendium
