A tantalus is a container for holding two or three glass or crystal bottles of alchoholic drinks. A tantalus may take various forms, the most common being made from silver, silver plate or wood with the three bottles in a circle or two bottles in line with a central handle. A larger version has three bottles in a line with two end supports and a horizontal top and handle. To prevent unauthorised access, some tantalus have a locking mecahnism that prevents the bottles and stoppers being removed from the bottles when secured. A box tantalus, as the name implies is an elaborate wooden box made of a fancy timber such as coramandel, with divisions for the bottles and a lockable lid. Some of these type are designed for liquers and include the liquer glasses set into fitted holders.

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Betjemanns patent oak three bottle tantalus with three crystal…

Betjemanns Oak Tantalus with Crystal Decanters & Labels

Betjemanns patent oak three bottle tantalus with three crystal cut decanters and two silver plated labels, numbered 49303, length 31 cm

A Victorian silver plated mounted oak cased two decanter…

Victorian Oak Tantalus with Silver Plate and Lockable Decanters

A Victorian silver plated mounted oak cased two decanter lockable tantalus 35 cm high

Fine antique silver plated tantalus, with three hobnail cut…

Hobnail Tantalus with Three Decanters

Fine antique silver plated tantalus, with three hobnail cut decanters with key and stamped Benjemans London. Height 32 cm

Victorian oak tantalus containing three square cut glass…

Victorian Oak Tantalus with Three Decanters and Labels

Victorian oak tantalus containing three square cut glass decanters and stoppers and plated labels, the hinged front revealing a threedivision interior

Silver plated decanter set in basket form with three cut glass…

Silver Plated Decanter Set with Cut Glass Bottles

Silver plated decanter set in basket form with three cut glass bottles. Height 29 cm

EPNS three Bottled tantalus marked Mh Sheffield with diamond…

Mh Sheffield Tantalus with Crystal Bottles, 1879 Registration

EPNS three Bottled tantalus marked Mh Sheffield with diamond registration for 1879, crystal bottles with hobnail design are chipped and stoppers a.f, needs key, height 31 cm

Early silver plated two decanter tantalus. With locking tilt…

Silver Plated Tantalus with Two Decanters and Key

Early silver plated two decanter tantalus. With locking tilt mechanism and key. Functioning. Decanters with chips. Height 32 cm

Unusual Victorian tantalus. Three decanters in carved rotating…

Victorian Eagle Tantalus with Three Decanters

Unusual Victorian tantalus. Three decanters in carved rotating wooden stand. Surmounted by silver plated eagle, including key. Chips to decanters. Height 46 cm. Diameter 28 cm

A late 19th century plated tantalus set, maker James Dixon &…

James Dixon & Sons Plated Tantalus Set with Decanters

A late 19th century plated tantalus set, maker James Dixon & Sons Sheffield, the stand with centre handle, pierced decanter holders on three scrolled feet, each decanter with lozenge decoration. 44 cm high.

An Edwardian Sheraton Revival three bottle tantalus, the…

Sheraton Revival Tantalus with Three Decanters

An Edwardian Sheraton Revival three bottle tantalus, the mahogany frame with satinwood fan inlays, silver plate top section, lock and handle, unlocking and swivelling to release the three square section decanters with cushion cut detail and faceted ball…

A French 2nd Empire plated tantalus set. Two decanters and…

Gilt-Decorated French Tantalus Set with Two Decanters

A French 2nd Empire plated tantalus set. Two decanters and stoppers, each with gilt decoration. 44 cm high.

Silver plated tantalus with bottles & glasses, includes 9…

Silver Tantalus Set with 9 Glasses and Bottles

Silver plated tantalus with bottles & glasses, includes 9 glasses

Three bottle tantalus with silver plate labels

Silver-Plated Tantalus Trio

Three bottle tantalus with silver plate labels

Two silver plated decanter tantalus with no bottles (2)

Silver plated decanter tantalus set (no bottles) x2

Two silver plated decanter tantalus with no bottles (2)

A Bohemian 3 bottle tantalus with silver plated stand

Bohemian 3-Bottle Tantalus with Silver Plated Stand

A Bohemian 3 bottle tantalus with silver plated stand

An Art Deco tantalus in a WMF silverplated frame, circa 1920,…

Art Deco WMF Silverplated Tantalus with Decanters

An Art Deco tantalus in a WMF silverplated frame, circa 1920, two squat rectangular decanters with pendant fan style incisions with silvered mounts and having faceted mushroom style stoppers, enclosed in a lockable frame, marked WMF and Alemania with…

An Edwardian two bottle tantalus in a silver plated frame,…

Edwardian Silver Plated Two Bottle Tantalus

An Edwardian two bottle tantalus in a silver plated frame, early 20th century, the rectangular bottles with a square cut pattern over all with finely cut rounded stoppers supported in a rectangular tubular frame with chamfered corners raised on small bun…

Vintage Silver plated tantalus, Consisting of three cut crystal…

Vintage Silver Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

Vintage Silver plated tantalus, Consisting of three cut crystal decanters. Measures 35 cm tall

19th century Sheffield plate bottle stand seven division with…

Sheffield Plate Bottle Stand with Scroll Handle and Quatrefoil Base

19th century Sheffield plate bottle stand seven division with fixed scroll handle on scroll and leaf cast quatrefoil base with scroll feet

Silver plated tantalus with three cut crystal decanters by JBC…

Silver Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

Silver plated tantalus with three cut crystal decanters by JBC & SL. Chip to one rim. Length 35 cm

A three bottle silver plate tantalus Hobbs & Co., London, 33 cm…

Silver Plate Tantalus with Three Bottles

A three bottle silver plate tantalus Hobbs & Co., London, 33 cm high

A silver plate tantalus with three red flashed decanters 50 cm…

Silver Tantalus with Red Decanters

A silver plate tantalus with three red flashed decanters 50 cm high

An electroplated tantalus with three cut-glass decanters,…

Electroplated Tantalus with Cut-Glass Decanters and Silver Labels

An electroplated tantalus with three cut-glass decanters, Fenton Brothers, Sheffield, late 19th/early 20th century, the three cut-glass decanters with faceted stoppers held by an horizontal rod on vase shaped supports, all within a columnar framework,…

An Edwardian Sheraton Revival oak inlaid tantalus/games box,…

Inlaid Oak Tantalus with Games and Decanters

An Edwardian Sheraton Revival oak inlaid tantalus/games box, the upstand back supporting the three half cushion cut square section decanters with knopped ball stoppers, the lower front section with a key lock releasing the double flap concealing four…

Edwardian oak tantalus with silver plated mounts and carrying…

Silver-mounted Oak Tantalus with Three Decanters

Edwardian oak tantalus with silver plated mounts and carrying handles with three square cut decanters and double lidded front

Antique 3 decanter tantalus, with silver plated stand, as…

Antique Silver-Plated Tantalus with 3 Decanters

Antique 3 decanter tantalus, with silver plated stand, as inspected

Edwardian oak & silver plated double tantalus with two cut…

Oak & Silver Double Tantalus with Decanters & Glasses

Edwardian oak & silver plated double tantalus with two cut decanters with faceted stoppers, two tumblers & three shot glasses above a single drawer. Condition good to fair, internal chip to one decanter, minor scatches & age related wear. Length 45 cm

Antique 3 bottle tantalus with silver plated stand, 32 cm wide

Antique Silver Tantalus with 3 Bottles

Antique 3 bottle tantalus with silver plated stand, 32 cm wide

Antique oak three bottle tantalus with silver plated handle and…

Antique Oak Tantalus with Silver Handle & Decanters

Antique oak three bottle tantalus with silver plated handle and metal mounts,original hobnail cut glass decanters, together with key (as inspected)

A silver plated tantalus with set of three matching crystal…

19th Century Silver Plated Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

A silver plated tantalus with set of three matching crystal decanters, English 19th century. 33 cm high

Edwardian oak/silver plated two bottle tantalus (decanters…

Oak/Silver Tantalus with Unique Decanters

Edwardian oak/silver plated two bottle tantalus (decanters slightly different)

A vintage three bottle plated tantalus. The slender bottles in…

Plated Tantalus with Three Vintage Grape Vine Bottles

A vintage three bottle plated tantalus. The slender bottles in white, clear cobalt and amber glass each with pierced and pressed grape vine cladding with plated mounts and ornamental stoppers, contained in a holder of similar design with vine leaf feet…

A good Victorian Sheffield plate three bottle tantalus. second…

Victorian Sheffield Plate Three Bottle Tantalus

A good Victorian Sheffield plate three bottle tantalus. second half 19th century, the handsome setting comprising three barrel shaped footed decanters each with diamond point hobnail decoration to the body, a stepped collar and ringed neck, and a…

A silver plated coopered oak whiskey three barrel trolley,…

19th Century French Silver Plated Whiskey Barrel Trolley

A silver plated coopered oak whiskey three barrel trolley, French, 19th century, 26 cm high, 24 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Late 19th century silver plated liqueur set in the form of the…

World Liqueur Set: Late 19th Century Silver Plated

Late 19th century silver plated liqueur set in the form of the world

A sterling silver and crystal tantalus, with wine labels,…

Crystal Tantalus with Silver Mounts and Wine Labels

A sterling silver and crystal tantalus, with wine labels, 2003/4 Sheffield, with Tudor rose town mark and maker's mark for Whitehill Silver & Plate Co; and wine labels 1979 London, with maker's marks for Richards & Knight, three elegant square section…

Quality Elkington & Co.silver plated three bottle tantalus with…

Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Tantalus, c.1910

Quality Elkington & Co.silver plated three bottle tantalus with folding handle, lion masks and paw feet c.1910

A cut glass and silver plated tantalus. The three bottles each…

Portuguese Silver Plated Tantalus with Cut Glass Bottles

A cut glass and silver plated tantalus. The three bottles each of slender long necked form with acorn shaped finials, cut and slice cut, with three Coalport wine labels, Brandy, port, Scotch, in a pierced trefoil shaped silver plated stand with a central…

A WMF Art Nouveau silver plate and green glass liqueur decanter…

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Decanter Set with Green Glass Liner

A WMF Art Nouveau silver plate and green glass liqueur decanter and five cup set, the decanter with maiden and sinuous floral decoration, some deterioration, the green glass liner with engraved detail, the five conforming cups with small chip to one rim

Victorian decanter stand, c. 1880, having one purple and two…

Victorian Decanter Stand with Blue and Purple Bottles

Victorian decanter stand, c. 1880, having one purple and two blue bottles resting in a silver plate stand, each bottle with silver label, height 46 cm

A WMF silver plated tantalus, early 20th century, with tapering…

Silver Plated Tantalus with Three Fluted Bottles

A WMF silver plated tantalus, early 20th century, with tapering arched sides the top section with a 'C' scroll vegetal and gadrooned handle, with bar and ball partitions holding the original three conical fluted bottles, with key, stamped underside.…

An Edwardian plated tantalus set, with locking mechanism, maker:…

Chipped-rim Edwardian Tantalus Set by Walker & Hall

An Edwardian plated tantalus set, with locking mechanism, maker: Walker & Hall Sheffield one decanter has a chipped rim.

Quality three bottle oak, silver plated and crystal tantalus by…

Elkington & Co. Crystal Tantalus with Oak & Silver Plate

Quality three bottle oak, silver plated and crystal tantalus by Elkington and Co

Antique three bottle tantalus, silver plated stand with three…

Silver-plated Tantalus with Ruby Overlay Bottles

Antique three bottle tantalus, silver plated stand with three ruby overlay bottles

A Walker and Hall silver plate three decanter tantalus, with…

Silver Tantalus with Holdfast Tilt Locking Action

A Walker and Hall silver plate three decanter tantalus, with unusual 'Holdfast' patent tilt locking action., H. 37 cm

Antique silver plate tantalus with crystal decanters, approx 31…

Antique Silver Plate Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

Antique silver plate tantalus with crystal decanters, approx 31 cm high, 37 cm wide, 14 cm deep

Victorian oak three bottle tantalus with a silver plated handle…

Victorian Oak Tantalus with Silver Handle & Crystal Decanters

Victorian oak three bottle tantalus with a silver plated handle & mounts, three cut crystal decanters, with a key. Condition good, minor wear, early chips to the inside stoppers. Dimensions 36.5 x 35 x 13 cm

A silver plate and three-bottle decanter stand, the tall glass…

Silver Plate Decanter Stand with Colored Glass Decanters

A silver plate and three-bottle decanter stand, the tall glass decanters of amethyst, blue and green colour, with grape and vine overlay decoration, the silver plate stand with conforming decoration of fruiting vines decoration. Provenance: Brought to New…

Victorian oak two bottle tantalus with a silver plated handle &…

Victorian Oak Tantalus with Silver Handle & Two Decanters

Victorian oak two bottle tantalus with a silver plated handle & mounts, two decanters, with a key, condition: good, minor wear to corners, 31.5 x 23.5 x 13 cm

Three bottle tantalus on plated stand

Plated Stand Tantalus with Three Bottles

Three bottle tantalus on plated stand

Oak 2 decanter tantalus, with silver plated fittings and key…

Oak Decanter Tantalus with Silver Plated Fittings and Key Lock

Oak 2 decanter tantalus, with silver plated fittings and key lock, 29 cm wide, 31 cm high

Silver plate tantalus, of rectangular form, with hinged cover,…

Silver Plate Tantalus with Three Decanters

Silver plate tantalus, of rectangular form, with hinged cover, with gallery support raised on four bun feet, set with three decanters and stoppers,l 39 cm

An Edwardian silver plated two-decanter tantalus set, height 34.…

Edwardian Silver Plated Tantalus Set with Two Decanters

An Edwardian silver plated two-decanter tantalus set, height 34.5 cm

A set of four Antique Sheffield plate everted fluted decanter…

Antique Sheffield Plate Decanter Coasters, 1810

A set of four Antique Sheffield plate everted fluted decanter coasters, circa 1810. Provenance: Lord Douglas Gordon, Hampshire, UK

Victorian silver plated tantalus, enclosing two cut crystal…

Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus with Crystal Bottles, 1884

Victorian silver plated tantalus, enclosing two cut crystal bottles, the case with reticulated design and chased with continuous bands of flowers, presented to J. H. Langhorne manager of the Bank of Victoria, 21st July 1884', height 31 cm

A Victorian silver plate Phillip Ashbury & Sons three bottled…

Victorian Silver Plate Tantalus with Three Bottles

A Victorian silver plate Phillip Ashbury & Sons three bottled tantalus, 31 cm high

Edwardian oak three bottle tantalus. Containing three spirit…

Edwardian Oak Tantalus with 3 Decanters

Edwardian oak three bottle tantalus. Containing three spirit decanters and stoppers. EPNS mounts. Height 32 cm

A 19th century silver plated two bottle tantalus, 34 cm high

19th Century Silver Plated Tantalus with Two Bottles

A 19th century silver plated two bottle tantalus, 34 cm high

Victorian oak three bottle tantalus, Walker and Hall silver…

Victorian Oak Tantalus with Silver Handle and Decanters

Victorian oak three bottle tantalus, Walker and Hall silver plated handle and mounts,with three cut glass decanters and key

Vintage oak cased three decanter tantalus, with silver plated…

Vintage Oak Tantalus with 3 Crystal Decanters

Vintage oak cased three decanter tantalus, with silver plated mounts, including 3 crystal decanters. Keys available. Height 32 cm (including handle)

An early Victorian silver plate three bottle tantalus by Martin…

Victorian Silver Plate Clover Tantalus with Engraved Decanters

An early Victorian silver plate three bottle tantalus by Martin hall & Co the Shrewsbury works Sheffield, of clover form with fretwork mount housing three finely engraved decanters, 49 cm high

Oak Edwardian English tantalus early 1900s oak tantalus with…

Edwardian Oak Tantalus with Crystal Bottles and Drawer Feature

Oak Edwardian English tantalus early 1900s oak tantalus with silver plated handle and mounts, two crystal hobnail cut bottles with unusual drawer like feature, key included, height 32 cm, W 24 cm, D 13 cm

Three bottle Sheffield plate tantalus (decanters not matching)

Sheffield Plate Tantalus with Mismatched Decanters

Three bottle Sheffield plate tantalus (decanters not matching)

An Edwardian oak and silver plate two crystal bottle tantalus,…

Edwardian Oak and Silver Tantalus with Crystal Bottles

An Edwardian oak and silver plate two crystal bottle tantalus, one bottle with crack, the frame with overhead push-button release swing handle, quality oak case. Length 29 cm.

Victorian silver plated tantalus C.1900

1900 Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus

Victorian silver plated tantalus C.1900

Edwardian silver plate 3 decanter tantalus maker J&Co, width 38.…

Edwardian Silver Plate Tantalus with 3 Decanters

Edwardian silver plate 3 decanter tantalus maker J&Co, width 38.5 cm

Two bottle cut glass tantalus on a silver plated stand.

Silver Stand Tantalus with Cut Glass Bottles

Two bottle cut glass tantalus on a silver plated stand.

Attractive double decanter set in ruby glass with silver plated…

Ruby Glass Double Decanter Set with Silver Stand

Attractive double decanter set in ruby glass with silver plated stand

An 18th century antique Sheffield plated decanter stand, with 4…

Sheffield Plated Decanter Stand with Bristol Green Glass Decanters

An 18th century antique Sheffield plated decanter stand, with 4 Bristol green glass decanters, titled 'Hollands', 'Shrubs', 'Brandy' and 'Rum'

An Edwardian oak three bottle tantalus, with the original…

Edwardian Oak Three Bottle Tantalus with Decanters and Tickets

An Edwardian oak three bottle tantalus, with the original square section decanters and four plated bottle tickets, brandy, gin, sherry and whisky. With locking key, length 40 cm.

Vintage oak dual crystal decanter tantalus silver plate…

Vintage Oak Crystal Decanter Tantalus with Silver Plate Decoration

Vintage oak dual crystal decanter tantalus silver plate decoration, worn, in oak frame, with pair cut crystal decanters, key available, height 30 cm, width 25 cm

An English plated twin bottle tantalus having hobnail crystal…

English Plated Twin Bottle Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

An English plated twin bottle tantalus having hobnail crystal decanters, 32 cm high, 28 cm wide.

Silver plated two bottle tantalus Victorian in manner and…

Victorian Silver Plated Two Bottle Tantalus with Crystal Bottles

Silver plated two bottle tantalus Victorian in manner and featuring wreath formation skirting and patterened gadrooned base sitting on four bun feet. Two crystal bottles are housed inside with 'Brandy' and 'Whiskey' labels attached, size of tantalus H, 36…

An Edwardian oak and silver plated framed three bottle tantalus,…

Edwardian Oak and Silver Tantalus with Three Decanters

An Edwardian oak and silver plated framed three bottle tantalus, with the original square section decanters. With key, length 36 cm.

Vintage oak dual crystal decanter tantalus in oak frame with…

Antique Crystal Decanter Tantalus with Silver Plate Fittings

Vintage oak dual crystal decanter tantalus in oak frame with silver plate fittings, worn, a pair cut crystal decanters, key available,and two porcelain spirit labels, height 36.5 cm, width 26.5 cm

Antique twin decanter silver plate tantalus pair cut crystal…

Antique Silver Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

Antique twin decanter silver plate tantalus pair cut crystal decanters, 1 with stopper chipped, in decorative silver plate stand, height 25 cm

An English silver plated three bottle tantalus by Walker & Hall…

19th Century English Silver Plated Tantalus by Walker & Hall

An English silver plated three bottle tantalus by Walker & Hall with diamond registration mark, 19th century, 30 cm high

An Edwardian oak and silver plated framed three bottle tantalus,…

Oak and Silver Tantalus with Three Bottles and Decanters

An Edwardian oak and silver plated framed three bottle tantalus, with the original square section decanters, width 36 cm

An impressive Edwardian oak tantalus, with two decanters and…

Edwardian Oak Tantalus with Decanters and Glasses

An impressive Edwardian oak tantalus, with two decanters and eight glasses, with a central two-drawer compartment, silver plate plaques, dated 1903, no key. 47 cm x 31 cm x 31 cm.

Victorian silver plated trefoil decanter set, reticulated stand…

Victorian Silver Plated Decanter Set with Reticulated Stand

Victorian silver plated trefoil decanter set, reticulated stand containing 3 elongated faceted mallet shaped decanters with original stoppers

An English silver plated three bottle tantalus with hobnail cut…

19th Century English Silver Plated Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

An English silver plated three bottle tantalus with hobnail cut crystal decanter and original key, 19th century, 38 cm high

An oak silver plate mounted tantalus, English, circa 1900 with…

Oak Tantalus with Crystal Decanters and Silver Plate Mounting

An oak silver plate mounted tantalus, English, circa 1900 with three cut crystal decanters and key 31 cm high, 37 cm wide

A Victorian silver plated triple decanter stand, with original…

Victorian silver plated triple decanter stand with crystal decanters

A Victorian silver plated triple decanter stand, with original cut crystal decanters, each with silver decanter tickets 'Port', 'Sherry' and 'Gin', height 38 cm.

An Edwardian timber tantalus, with plated hardware encasing two…

Edwardian Tantalus with Crystal Decanters and Plated Hardware

An Edwardian timber tantalus, with plated hardware encasing two non-matching cut crystal decanters, with keys, height 31 cm, width 25 cm.

An antique three bottle silver plated tantalus set, circa 1870,…

1870 Silver Plated Tantalus Set with Three Bottles

An antique three bottle silver plated tantalus set, circa 1870, 35 cm high

An English silver plated two bottle tantalus by Walker & Hall,…

English Silver Plated Tantalus by Walker & Hall, circa 1900

An English silver plated two bottle tantalus by Walker & Hall, circa 1900, decanters later and not associated, 31 cm high

An English silver plated three bottle tantalus set with…

19th Century English Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Set

An English silver plated three bottle tantalus set with signature plaque 'Dr Frank Hartnett', 19th century, 37 cm high

A vintage silver plate tantalus with two cut crystal decanters,…

Vintage Silver Tantalus with Crystal Decanters

A vintage silver plate tantalus with two cut crystal decanters, matching diamond cut decanters, stoppers vary, height 32 cm

An Edwardian oak and silver plate framed three-bottle tantalus,…

Edwardian Oak and Silver Three-Bottle Tantalus

An Edwardian oak and silver plate framed three-bottle tantalus, the square crystal bodies with half cut detail, faceted ball stoppers, the locking mechanism working. Some chipping to neck rims.

An English silver plated decanter stand with two crystal…

19th Century English Silver Plated Decanter Stand with Crystal Decanters

An English silver plated decanter stand with two crystal decanters, 19th century, 36.5 cm high

Hold Fast' tantalus with key, by Walker & Hall, with three…

Hobnail Cut Crystal Tantalus Set with Decanters and Labels

Hold Fast' tantalus with key, by Walker & Hall, with three hobnail cut crystal decanters and set of three silver plated decanter labels by Whitehill, early and mid 20th century, 33 cm high

A three bottle silver plated decanter stand with Bohemian ruby…

Bohemian Ruby Decanters on Silver Plated Stand

A three bottle silver plated decanter stand with Bohemian ruby overlay glass decanters, circa 1850, 42 cm high overall

An Edwardian oak tantalus with silver plated Walker and Hall…

Oak Tantalus with Silver Plated Mounts and Decanters

An Edwardian oak tantalus with silver plated Walker and Hall mounts and three cut glass decanters

An Edwardian oak and silver plate tantalus, three decanters,…

Oak and Silver Tantalus with Three Decanters

An Edwardian oak and silver plate tantalus, three decanters, half hobnail decoration, chip to one, with key.

Two bottle tantalus with a pair of cut crystal decanters on…

Crystal Decanter Tantalus with Embossed Silver Plate Cradle

Two bottle tantalus with a pair of cut crystal decanters on silver plate embossed cradle

Early 19th century tantalus, set with a pair of triple ring…

Gilt Tantalus with Triple Ring Neck Decanters

Early 19th century tantalus, set with a pair of triple ring neck decanters and stoppers, with spreading shoulders tapering to unusual cylindrical form, accented with gilt work, set within a silver plate stand, accented with phoenix and raised on four…