Superb Inlaid Rosewood Tantalus by Mappin & Webb C.1884

Name: Superb Inlaid Rosewood Tantalus by Mappin & Webb C.1884
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA749956
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A very special three bottle tantalus, Victorian in era and unusually made in Rosewood and beautifully decorated with exceptional marquetry inlay.

The three decanters are the larger sized full pint decanters each measuring 3 3/4" square x 9 1/4" tall, each hand-cut with the ever-popular hobnail cut.

Another unusual feature of this tantalus, is the way it is opened. The key turns and releases the "drawer" which pulls out and allows access to the three decanters.

The original engraved label is intact for the well renowned retailer / silversmith, Mappin & Webb; this model was named "The Cabinet" and is lucky enough to have an English design registration number (6299) which allows us to date it exactly to 1884.

A really unusual and impressive piece in excellent condition measuring 16" x 6 1/4"x 13 1/4" tall to the top of the handle.

Item: 42149

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Physical Dimensions

Height

33.7cm (13.27")

Width

40.6cm (15.98")

Depth

15.9cm (6.26")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA749956

Dealers Internal Reference

42149

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very special three bottle tantalus, Victorian in era and unusually made in Rosewood and beautifully decorated with exceptional marquetry inlay.

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The three decanters are the larger sized full pint decanters each measuring 3 3/4" square x 9 1/4" tall, each hand-cut with the ever-popular hobnail cut.

Puckerings

fig 1. Superb Inlaid Rosewood Tantalus by Mappin & Webb c.1884 — fig 1. Superb Inlaid Rosewood Tantalus by Mappin & Webb C.1884

Another unusual feature of this tantalus, is the way it is opened. The key turns and releases the "drawer" which pulls out and allows access to the three decanters.

The original engraved label is intact for the well renowned retailer / silversmith, Mappin & Webb; this model was named "The Cabinet" and is lucky enough to have an English design registration number (6299) which allows us to date it exactly to 1884.

A really unusual and impressive piece in excellent condition measuring 16" x 6 1/4"x 13 1/4" tall to the top of the handle.

Item: 42149

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK