Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemman's, London, C.1890

Name: Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemman's, London, C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA480485
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A stunning and highly decorative example of a miniature Tantalus created with travel size decanters, providing a decent tot in each. These were also popular to be used as for the secure keeping of expensive perfumes, being able to be locked away from the household staff.

Each bottle measures 5 1/4" tall to the top of the stopper. The bottles are made from top-notch crystal with intricate and deep hand-cutting in the ever popular hobnail design ... all in excellent condition, the heavy cut stoppers reflect the light like large diamonds.

The frame is made of brass and lavishly covered in gold, made by the quality manufacturer Betjemann's and is marked Betjemann's Patent, London.

What makes this gem the star attraction is the beautifully engraved frame, with intricate engraved decoration and a beautiful and highly decorated handle.

The Tantalus comes with a working key (with a push and turn action) releasing the top bar to moved and allowing the bottles to be removed.

Excellent condition with a footprint measuring 9 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 7 1/4 tall to top of handle.

Item ID:39413

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Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA480485

Dealers Internal Reference

39413

Dealers Notes

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Description

A stunning and highly decorative example of a miniature Tantalus created with travel size decanters, providing a decent tot in each.

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These were also popular to be used as for the secure keeping of expensive perfumes, being able to be locked away from the household staff.

Puckerings

fig 1. Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemman's, London, c.1890 — fig 1. Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemman's, London, C.1890

Each bottle measures 5 1/4" tall to the top of the stopper. The bottles are made from top-notch crystal with intricate and deep hand-cutting in the ever popular hobnail design ... all in excellent condition, the heavy cut stoppers reflect the light like large diamonds.

fig 2. Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemman's, London, c.1890 — fig 2. Magnificent Miniature Stagecoach Tantalus by Betjemman's, London, C.1890

The frame is made of brass and lavishly covered in gold, made by the quality manufacturer Betjemann's and is marked Betjemann's Patent, London.

What makes this gem the star attraction is the beautifully engraved frame, with intricate engraved decoration and a beautiful and highly decorated handle.