ANTIQUE OAK TANTALUS – FINE & UNUSUAL EXAMPLE.
A superb oak tantalus and humidor of unusually large proportions. It has extensive and superior silver plated fittings, including drawer handles, cartouche, escutcheons, cigar & cigarette lettering, carry handles, brackets, gallery rail, decanter securing handle and lock.
Constructed in a most unusual and eye-catching break-front design also with canted corners all round, this triple tantalus is an exceptional piece.
It has three drawers; a larger central drawer with two smaller outer ones – versatile storage, not necessarily just a humidor.
The body has side fixed carrying handles; although this large and heavy piece is unlikely to be moved too far; it would look stunning sat upon a dining room sideboard.
The body is embellished with gallery rail and other fittings which elevate it way above ordinary examples.
Triple original (and watertight) decanters are held in place by way of the securing handle and lock. The lock bolt is unfastened by the catch and the shoot bolt springs back into place when the handle is reverted to the original position.
The decanters come with solid hallmarked silver labels for: whisky, brandy & gin. The handle has green baize to the underside to prevent scratching to the tops of the stoppers.
Date: early 20th Century
Condition: Good functional condition. There are a few minor points to note:
* The three decanters have chips on the rims to varying degrees.
* The decanter securing handle has replacement bolts, washers and nuts.
* The ‘cigarette’ wording is missing the upper parts of both letter ‘t’.
* The decanter key is absent from the lock so it can’t be locked in a fixed position.
* The drawer key is absent.
* The drawers are missing some dividers and compartment covers.
* The decanter silver labels are later additions.
Dimensions:
Width: 60.4 cm (23 3/4″)
Depth: 24.9 cm (9 3/4″)
Height: 41 cm (16 1/8″)
Stock number: AC1236
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN MAINLAND UK BY OUR RECOMMENDED ‘MAN & VAN’ COURIER
PRICE £890 (incs UK mainland shipping)
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