A LARGE TANTALUS OF THE FINEST QUALITY

BETJEMANN: the finest-quality TANTALUS we have ever stocked! This beautiful, large and impressive example which is signed by the inventor and maker, features a mahogany frame which is profusely inlaid with satinwood and boxwood flowers; leaves and scrolls, to both the outside and inside, whilst the decanter “wells” are lined with satinwood. It is complete with its original set of three large cut-glass decanters, with numbered stoppers that match numbers engraved into the decanter necks. Superb condition with no cracks or chips. A very special example; truly the “Rolls Royce” of tantaluses. *The name Tantalus is derived from the Greek mythological figure Tantalus, who was condemned to suffer eternal thirst and hunger whilst standing in water underneath a tree laden with fruit. Hence the word: to “tantalise”….you can see the contents of the decanters within the tantalus frame, but when it is locked, you cannot not imbibe! ** This very special tantalus is not on view in the shop; for further details please call 07860 818212, or e-mail: kerry@quietstreetantiques.co.uk