Tantalus, Patent In 1881 George Betjemann, Original- Key, Decanters, And Lock

Antique, Ca.1881 by George Betjemann, this tantalus is a wooden container for glass decanters, characterised by a lock and key. The basic framework of this Tantalus, allows three decanters to be secured within it, visible but inaccessible when locked. When secured within the tantalus, the decanters can be neither unstoppered nor removed. Betjemann tantalus were retailed in prestigious outlets including Asprey’s and Mappin & Webb and an original example in complete condition is extremely rare, with those that have survived achieving thousands of dollars at auction. It is a true delight to the collector of the antique tantalus to come across an example with the original key and a lock in working order – the size and nature of the keys mean that these were often lost or misplaced over time. This tantalus has its’ lock in the rail at the front. View photo's, 1 decanter is damaged, this is in original condition, with original lock and key.

Notes: Ca. 1881, view photo's,

Consistent with age and use.

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