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Oak Games Tantalus

19th century
Description

very handsome oak games tantalus with decorative carved panels and decorative mounts, the three cut glass decanters with mirrored panel behind, hinged lids open to various compartments and 'secret' spring mechanism operates the release of the base drawer fitted with compartments for games, glasses, etc ( one present ) and lift out cribbage board...the pack of cards in the drawer bear the stamp 'republique francaise decret du 12 avril 1890' and are themselves valued at £25-£30.

two of the decanters have 'nibbles' to one side of their rims (not apparent until removed from the tantalus ) the mirror plate has age marks and overall normal marks commensurate with age and use but this lovely quality tantalus is in good condition and is not done justice by the photographs.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 13" 33 cm

width 14" 36 cm

depth 10.5" 27 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA397199
Dealers Internal Reference
ath1953
Description
Very handsome oak games tantalus with decorative carved panels and decorative mounts, the three cut glass decanters with mirrored panel behind, hinged lids open to various compartments and 'secret' spring mechanism operates the release of the base drawer fitted with compartments for games, glasses, etc ( one present ) and lift out cribbage board...
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the pack of cards in the drawer bear the stamp 'republique francaise decret du 12 avril 1890' and are themselves valued at £25-£30.
Athey Antiques
fig 1. oak games tantalus
fig 1. Oak Games Tantalus

two of the decanters have 'nibbles' to one side of their rims (not apparent until removed from the tantalus ) the mirror plate has age marks and overall normal marks commensurate with age and use but this lovely quality tantalus is in good condition and is not done justice by the photographs.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 13" 33 cm

width 14" 36 cm

depth 10.5" 27 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA397199
Dealers Internal Ref
ath1953
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 120
Items Sold 2,091
Athey Antiques
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)
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