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Oak Games Tantalus

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 October 2024 · Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Description

Quality oak games tantalus in oak case with 3 cut glass bottles & stoppers with nickel mounts & handles , lock & key , together with various games , dice & shaker , 3 glasses , draughts , crob marker & cards.

Smart tantalus.

Height 13"

Width 14 1/4"

Depth 10 1/2"

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Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Oak Games Tantalus to the 1910s.

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SA946882
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mhw3478
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Description
Quality oak games tantalus in oak case with 3 cut glass bottles & stoppers with nickel mounts & handles , lock & key , together with various games , dice & shaker , 3 glasses , draughts , crob marker & cards.

Smart tantalus.

Height 13"

Width 14 1/4"

Depth 10 1/2"

FREE UK DELIVERY

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Oak Games Tantalus to the 1910s.

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SA946882
Dealers Internal Ref
mhw3478
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webster
Verified Since Sep 2010
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Items Sold 4,478
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An antique oak games tantalus featuring fitted cut-glass decanters, brass hardware, and embossed leather panels.
Oak Games Tantalus
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An antique oak games tantalus featuring fitted cut-glass decanters, brass hardware, and embossed leather panels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBarware & Tantaluses
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Cut Glass, Brass, Tooled Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCut glass decanters, Brass corner brackets, Tooled leather panels, Mirrored backplate
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Tantaluses were invented in the Victorian era as a secure way to store alcoholic beverages, preventing domestic staff from consuming the contents. Combining them with a games compendium became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as social entertaining gained prominence in middle and upper-class homes.

These pieces were typically crafted from sturdy hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring brass hardware, mirrored backplates, and tooled leather accents. The accompanying decanters and glassware were usually heavy-cut lead crystal with matching stoppers.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, patinated brass fittings with slot-head screws, and hand-blown or heavy-moulded crystal glass. Maker marks on the locks, such as Betjemann, also help verify authenticity.

This item serves as a striking focal point when placed on a sideboard, home bar, or side table in a study or living room. It pairs well with traditional dark wood furniture as well as contrasting mid-century or modern minimalist spaces to add historical character.

Maintain the timber by cleaning with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying occasional applications of appropriate beeswax to nourish the grain. The crystal decanters should be washed by hand with warm, soapy water, avoiding harsh abrasives to preserve the clarity and cut of the glass.
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