1900s Betjemann Mahogany Burl Wood Tantalus - London England

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Antique Traditional English "Tantalus". Circa Late 19th Century to early 20th. It is Completely Hand Made of Mahogany burl wood. … Read more Antique Traditional English "Tantalus". Circa Late 19th Century to early 20th. It is Completely Hand Made of Mahogany burl wood. It Still Retains its Original Varnish and has Developed a beautiful aged color and patina. It Comes with its 3 Perfectly Matching - All Original To the Tantalus Liquor Decanters. Each Decanter is Custom Made - Hand Blown out of Heavy Crystal with Artistically All Hand Cut - Ground and Polished Decorated Features. NOTE Also That The Top Stoppers are 100% Original and Each has Been Individually Ground and Fitted to the Bottle Spouts so as to Create Perfect Seal. Solid brass components that Includes a Beautifully Designed & Substantially Solid Cast Combination Locking Mechanism and Top Carry Handle. NOTE That it Does Not Come With a Key so The Locking Mechanism is Not Functional At This Time. Fortunately However It is Presently in The Unlocked Position So The Decanters Can Be Removed for Use and Reinserted When Not. The Bottles Can Be Slanted and Lifted Out or Reinserted From Either Side. The Top of The Locking Mechanism Is Embossed With The Makers Name and PAT. number.
One of the decanters has rim damage as well as one stopper at the insert end. The other two stoppers are in good condition with min. flaws. See less