A few examples of appraisal values for
ENGLISH TANTALIS

• DIMINUTIVE ENGLISH VICTORIAN
  DIMINUTIVE ENGLISH VICTORIAN TANTALUS SETEnglish Victorian Betjemann's Patent tantalus, Lockwood & Company, Bond Street, silverplate frame, three cut glass decanters in octagonal hobnail pattern, approx 7.75"h, 9.25"l, 4.25"w, 4.75lbs **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
• ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER
  ANTIQUE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TANTALUS. Antique English sterling silver tantalus 9”H, with a wood bottom, and three cut glass decanters, each 7.5”H.
• ENGLISH VICTORIAN STERLING AND
  ENGLISH VICTORIAN STERLING AND GLASS TANTALUSDESCRIPTION: An English Victorian Tantalus condiment set features 6 bottles, each embellished with crystal cut patterns, some with sterling tops. The set of bottles sit inside a basket decorated with an open work pattern. The bottles are hallmarked with English hallmarks and Joseph Ettlinger makers mark. CIRCA: Late 19th Cent. ORIGIN: England DIMENSIONS: H: 11" W: 7.25" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• ENGLISH BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY
  ENGLISH BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY TANTALUSEnglish Brass-Mounted Mahogany Tantalus, mid-19th c., cut crystal decanters, Classical frieze, h. 12 1/2 in., w. 14 1/2 in., d. 5 1/2 in
• ENGLISH BRASS & WOOD TANTALUSwith
  ENGLISH BRASS & WOOD TANTALUSwith three glass bottles with brass and cork stoppers; 12 inches wide; 5 inches deep; 17 inches high to top of handle Condition:
• Antique English tantalus with three
  Antique English tantalus with three decanters, AF to one decanter, approx 32cm H x 38cm W
• An English Victorian Brass
  An English Victorian Brass Mounted Oak and Crystal Perfume Tantalus circa 1890 in the form of a tantalus having a tall back containing four small cut glass scent bottles; the base having two lift lids that open to a velvet lined jewelry box with brass mounts and swing side bail handles with open-work escutcheons. Height 8 1/4 x width 10 x depth 7 1/2 inches.
• ENGLISH SHEFFIELD PLATE TANTALUS
  ENGLISH SHEFFIELD PLATE TANTALUS AND A ENGLISH TWO BOTTLE CRUET SETEnglish Sheffield Plate Tantalus and a English Two Bottle Cruet Set
• ENGLISH MAHOGANY AND SILVER MTD
  ENGLISH MAHOGANY AND SILVER MTD TANTALUS ENGLISH MAHOGANY AND SILVER MOUNTED TANTALUS SET HAVING 3 MATCHED CUT CRYSTAL DECANTER WITHIN A ROTATING LOCKING MECHANISM WITH KEY; 10"H X 13"W X 5.5"D
• TANTALUSA mahogany cased
  TANTALUSA mahogany cased three-decanter tantalus, each of the three partitions within the lockable case (with key) containing an etched glass rectangular decanter marked 'W', 'C' & 'A'. Decanters with ground pontils and silverplated tops to the corks.
• ENGLISH OAK TANTALUS LIQUEUR SET
  ENGLISH OAK TANTALUS LIQUEUR SET GLASS DECANTERSEnglish Tantalus liqueur set, late 19th c., having a locking oak frame with gilt metal handle, rails and fixtures, holding three clear cut and molded glass decanters with faceted stoppers, one glass stopper fixed in place, approx 11.5"h, 14.5"w, 5.5"d, 11.25lbs
• LARGE FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND BOOK
  LARGE FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND BOOK TANTALUS SETLarge French Tantalus set housed in 4 antique leather bound books. Set includes gold tone cocktail shaker (7.5"H); 6 double shot glasses with gilt rims (3"H); 5 single shot glasses with gilt rims (2"H); 2 decorative decanters accented with gilt designs (7"H); 2 smaller decanters with gilt accents (4.5"H). Tantalus measures 16"L x 10.75"W x 9.25"H. Inside label 'Made in France for Blum's Vogue Chicago', 1920-1930's.
• English Oak Tantalus, c.1900
  English Oak Tantalus, c.1900 with silver plate mounts, three cut glass decanters, and original key 12.2 x 14.4 x 5.6 in — 31 x 36.5 x 14.2 cm
• ENGLISH OAK TANTALUS, STERLING
  ENGLISH OAK TANTALUS, STERLING BOTTLE LABELSone tag not marked sterling. 13 3/4" high, 16" wide, 7" deep. Light use wear, one bottle with chip. Property from the Estates of Eve & Peter Mancino, Bridgewater, CT. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• An English Onyx and Brass Mounted
  An English Onyx and Brass Mounted Tantalus Betjemanns late 19th century set with three cut glass decanters the mounts having engraved decoration throughout. Height 13 x width 15 1/2 inches.
• 19TH C. TANTALUS AND WINES.
  19TH C. TANTALUS AND WINES. Ebonized three-bottle tantalus with brass embellishments, containing cobalt decanters with gilded decoration. Bottles 9”H x 10.5”H overall. Along with a set of five blue/green handblown glass small wines with polished pontils, 4.5”H.
• An English Brass and Molded Glass
  An English Brass and Molded Glass Tantalus set with three bottles having geometric decoration. Width 11 1/2 inches.
• ENGLISH SILVERPLATE & CRYSTAL
  ENGLISH SILVERPLATE & CRYSTAL TANTALUSWalker and Hall, Sheffield; with key; Provenance: The Estate of Barry Tarlow; Condition: heavy wear to plating exposing copper base metal; two decanters with chips to the tip of stopper and mouths of bottles; 14 1/2 inches wide; 6 1/2 inches deep; 12 1/2 inches high Condition:
• An English Silver-Plate Tantalus
  An English Silver-Plate Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters 19th/20th Century the tantalus with marks for Hawksworth, Eyre & Co., with one bottle tag marked 'Sterling' to underside Height of tantalus 17 1/2 inches.
• French Victorian Liquor Tantilus
  French Victorian Liquor Tantilus Set fine boulle inlaid cabinet set of 4 bottles and 16 glasses in fancy ormoulu lift at caddy locking a beauty!
• An Antique Tantalus Set Fashioned
  An Antique Tantalus Set Fashioned from a stack of four antique leather bound books, fixed together, hollowed out and fit with two flasks and five small glasses, French, most probably made about 1860. The tantalus measures approx. 5-1/4"H x 8"W x 5-1/4"D overall. The lid has been hinged and can be lifted slightly with two braided metal "bookmarks" at either end.
• ENGLISH WALNUT TANTALUSA 19th
  ENGLISH WALNUT TANTALUSA 19th century English Burl Walnut four-bottle Tantalus set. Burl walnut veneer square case with hinged lid opening to fitted interior with blue velvet lining and four glass bottles, flanked by brass handles. The lock inscribed "J. T. Needs, 128 Piccadilly/Late J. Bramah, Piccadilly" indicating after 1871. Fabric lining is worn. Three bottles are matching and have minor nicks to the stoppers and corner; the fourth bottle is very similar but slightly shorter than the others and has a wider collar. The veneer is chipped in three corners, and the lid has a horizontal crack extending around a corner approximately 9", and approximately 4" around the opposite corner. 9 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 11" high. ESTIMATE $400-600 Condition: Fabric lining is worn. Three bottles are matching and have minor nicks to the stoppers and corner; the fourth bottle is very similar but slightly shorter than the others and has a wider collar. The veneer is chipped in three corners, and the lid has a horizontal crack extending around a corner approximately 9", and approximately 4" around the opposite corner.
• An Edwardian oak cased tantalus
  An Edwardian oak cased tantalus fitted three cut glass decanters, 33cm high
• BURLWOOD TANTALUS WITH FOUR
  BURLWOOD TANTALUS WITH FOUR DECANTERSBritish, 19th century, rectangular form with hinged lid opening to divided interior housing four lidded glass decanters, interior paper linings, on brass ball feet, with key, 11 x 7-1/8 x 7-1/8 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina Condition: scattered shrinkage cracks, crack to top, typical bumps and edge wear, some warping to lock mechanism (currently does not fully close); decanters with some surface dirt and accretion, scattered chips
• TANTALUS OR LIQUOR SET, ROSE WOOD
  TANTALUS OR LIQUOR SET, ROSE WOOD INLAID BOX WITH BAIL HANDLES, HINGED TOP, INTERIOR FITTED WITH FOUR, CLEAR GLASS DECANTERS (ONE CRACKED) AND TWELVE SHOT GLASSES, TOP WITH DECORATIVE FLORAL AND SCROLL INLAY, TOP DETA...Tantalus or Liquor set, rose wood inlaid box with bail handles, hinged top, interior fitted with four clear glass decanters (one cracked) and twelve shot glasses, top with decorative floral and scroll inlay, top detached from base, wear consistent with age including damage and loss to box and inlay, unknown working condition of lock, sold as is, 10" h. x 12" w. x 12" d.
• ANTIQUE SHEFFIELD SILVER-PLATED
  ANTIQUE SHEFFIELD SILVER-PLATED TANTALUS Mark of John Gallimore, Sheffield, active at 126-128 Eyre St. and Italian Works, 35-37 Matilda St (1876-1896), the locking handle with engraved foliate decoration, holding three cut crystal decanters, on footed base.
• An oak and silver plate mounted
  An oak and silver plate mounted tantalus, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., fitted three glass decanters, 34cm wide
• An ebony and electroplated nickel
  An ebony and electroplated nickel silver tantalus circa 1890 with lockable frame and tray containing three square cut-glass bottles with faceted spherical stoppers 42cm (16.5") wide
• VICTORIAN OAK & SILVER PLATED BRASS
  VICTORIAN OAK & SILVER PLATED BRASS TANTALUS 19th century, with an assortment of three decanters.
• INLAID TANTALUS SET. Including a
  INLAID TANTALUS SET. Including a three-bottle inlaid tantalus with three faceted bottles. Two with sterling labels. 12'' h. Together with two whiskey bottles with sterling labels and sterling capped stoppers. 11'' h.
• An Edwardian oak and silver plate
  An Edwardian oak and silver plate mounted tantalus, fitted three decanters and a box to the front for glasses above a shallow drawer, 36cm wide
• OAK TANTALUS WITH DECANTERS &
  OAK TANTALUS WITH DECANTERS & STERLING SILVER TAGS English, early 20th century. Handled oak tantalus, having two square colorless glass decanters with bourbon and rye sterling silver Colonial Williamsburg Stieff decanter tags. The tags marked, otherwise unmarked.
• ENGLISH OAK THREE DECANTER TANTALUS
  ENGLISH OAK THREE DECANTER TANTALUS SETEnglish oak tantalus. 3 cut glass bottles with ball stoppers, ornate metal tags. Panels carved in relief with flowers. Engraved brass fittings. Compartments lined with velvet. Pull out drawer, unlocked, no key. Chip to rim of bourbon bottle. Inscribed number to drawer and drawer back. 13 1/2" L x 5 1/2' W x 10 3/4" H. Bottle: 3 1/4" L x 3 1/4" W x 9" H.
• LATE VICTORIAN SILVER-PLATED
  LATE VICTORIAN SILVER-PLATED TANTALUS, BY GEORGE WISH OF SHEFFIELD LATE 19TH CENTURY of rounded rectangular form with an engraved lid and pierced body with repeating rosettes, the sides with ring handles, raised on bun feet, the base with a maker's stamp, fitted with three square section glass decanters with faceted stoppers30cm long, 26cm high, 10cm deep
• English brass mounted oak
  English brass mounted oak Tantalus 19th c. 13" h. 14" w. ?
• ENGLISH SILVER STANDISHEnglish
  ENGLISH SILVER STANDISHEnglish Silver Standish