A tantalus is a locking decanter stand that restrains the bottles behind a security bar. This design kept expensive spirits safely contained from household staff while displaying them on the sideboard. Operating the lock frees the stoppers, allowing the decanters to be lifted from the frame for serving.

How do I date a glass bottle decanter stand?

Dating relies upon the combination of materials, hallmarks on the metal mounts, and the manufacturing style of the glass bottles. Victorian and Edwardian pieces frequently feature heavier oak frames and extensive silver plating. Earlier Georgian and Regency examples display lighter frames, distinct silver hallmarks, and hand-cut glass formations that differ from later mass-produced items.

Were these stands used at the dining table?

Cruet sets and multi-bottle decanter stands were placed directly on the dining table or sideboard during meals to hold condiments, sauces, and wines. Locking tantalus frames were typically positioned in studies, smoking rooms, or dining sideboards. The sturdy frames ensured that heavy glass bottles remained secure when moved between rooms.

How do I care for silver plated stands?

Silver-plated frames require gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and appropriate silver polish to preserve the plating over the base metal. Avoid harsh abrasives that can wear away the thin silver layer. Glass decanters should be washed separately in warm water and left unstoppered to dry completely.

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A glass bottle decanter stand organises table service by keeping bottles and cruets secure in a fitted frame.

Victorian Single Bottle Oak Cased Tantalus

19th century

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Victorian Single Bottle Oak Cased Tantalus

From Sturmans Antiques

£229

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Antique Old Sheffield Plate Three Bottle Decanter Cruet

19th century

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Antique Old Sheffield Plate Three Bottle Decanter Cruet

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£445

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Stunning Elkington Antique 3 Bottle Decanter Set in Ornate Silver-plated Stand – 1860

19th century

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Stunning Elkington Antique 3 Bottle Decanter Set in Ornate Silver-plated Stand – 1860

From Kingsdown Antiques

£595

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18th century

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Hester Bateman Silver Cruet London 1790

From William Morris Antiques

£275

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters & Original Silver Plated

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£545

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19th century

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Lovely Quality Georgian Cruet Set

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£395

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19th century

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Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters & Original Silver Plated Stand

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£575

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Three Decanter Tantalus

From Frank Craig Antiques

£340

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Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus

From London City Antiques

£795

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Decanters Contained in an Ornate Frame It Circa 1875

19th century

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Decanters Contained in an Ornate Frame It Circa 1875

From Frank Craig Antiques

£490

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Listings feature glass bottle decanter stands spanning the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, incorporating oak, silver plate, and cut crystal.

Late 19c 3 Bottle Coromandel & Silver Plated Decanter by the Goldsmith Co.

19th century

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Late 19c 3 Bottle Coromandel & Silver Plated Decanter by the Goldsmith Co.

From E W Cousins and Son

£1,000

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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

19th century

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Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£475

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Quality Antique Silver Plated Decanter Stand

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Silver Plated Decanter Stand

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Three Bottle Decanter Frame, Tantalus, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Three Bottle Decanter Frame, Tantalus, Circa 1900

From Frank Craig Antiques

£220

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1920 - 1940

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Oak Tantalus Circa 1930

From Frank Craig Antiques

£450

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19th century

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A Charles X Gilt Bronze-mounted Glass Spirit / Scent Barrel on a Stand. Circa 1830

From Bushells Antiques

£9,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Glass Bottle Decanter Stand

Victorian Single Bottle Oak Cased Tantalus

Antique Old Sheffield Plate Three Bottle Decanter Cruet

Stunning Elkington Antique 3 Bottle Decanter Set in Ornate Silver-plated Stand – 1860

Hester Bateman Silver Cruet London 1790

Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters & Original Silver Plated

Lovely Quality Georgian Cruet Set

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters & Original Silver Plated Stand

Edwardian Three Decanter Tantalus

Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus

Decanters Contained in an Ornate Frame It Circa 1875

Late 19c 3 Bottle Coromandel & Silver Plated Decanter by the Goldsmith Co.

Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C

Quality Antique Silver Plated Decanter Stand

Three Bottle Decanter Frame, Tantalus, Circa 1900

Oak Tantalus Circa 1930

A Charles X Gilt Bronze-mounted Glass Spirit / Scent Barrel on a Stand. Circa 1830

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