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An 18thc Mahogany Irish Tantalus
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An 18thc Mahogany Irish Tantalus

18th century
Description

An 18thC mahogany Irish tantalus with brass handle and later glass decanters

The height of mahogany piece without the handle is 12.5 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Declaration

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Decanter Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA755746
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1648
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Description
An 18thC mahogany Irish tantalus with brass handle and later glass decanters

The height of mahogany piece without the handle is 12.5 cms

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Decanter Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA755746
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1648
Blank Canvas Antiques
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An 18th-century mahogany tantalus box holding four glass decanters with circular glass stoppers and a brass overhead handle.
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An 18thc Mahogany Irish Tantalus

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An 18th-century mahogany tantalus box holding four glass decanters with circular glass stoppers and a brass overhead handle.
An 18thC mahogany Irish tantalus
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An 18th-century mahogany tantalus box holding four glass decanters with circular glass stoppers and a brass overhead handle.
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  • ObjectDecanter Stands
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSquare mahogany box, Brass swing handle, Cut glass decanters, Circular ring stoppers
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 36.5 cm (14 in)

This Georgian gentleman's library tantalus takes the form of a square mahogany box in a rich brown finish, fitted with a brass swing handle arching overhead. Four cut glass decanters rest in circular apertures within the top surface, each topped with a circular ring stopper. The timber shows visible grain variations and corner joinery, while the handle displays a polished metallic surface and the glass possesses a clear, reflective transparency. The piece measures 26 cm high, 44.5 cm wide, and 36.5 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top, this decanter stand serves as an authentic period accent in a living room, dining room, or study, providing a functional serving display that evokes traditional British hospitality.

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A tantalus or decanter stand is a specialized wooden case or frame designed to hold glass decanters securely. Emerging prominently during the Georgian era, these pieces allowed hosts to display fine spirits and glassware while serving as functional tableware during formal dining.

18th-century examples were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery. Accents and carrying handles were crafted from brass, while the interior housed hand-blown or cut lead glass decanters.

Authentic Georgian pieces display characteristic construction signs, including hand-carved joinery, natural timber shrinkage, and brass fittings secured with early handmade screws. The accompanying glass decanters frequently feature pontil marks on the base and hand-faceted stoppers matched to specific bottle necks.

An antique decanter stand makes a refined addition to a modern drinks trolley, dining room sideboard, or executive desk. Pairing rich timber patinas with modern glassware or metallic accessories creates an appealing tactile contrast in contemporary schemes.

Preserve the wooden casing by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain. Glass decanters should be washed gently by hand using warm water and mild detergent, ensuring they are completely dry before reinserting stoppers to prevent moisture clouding.
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