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Unusual Betjemanns Tantalus (c. 1870 United Kingdom)
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Medium
Coromandel wood
Description / Expertise
A 19th century Victorian Betjemann's Patent coromandel wood and Birdseye maple three bottle tantalus.
The tantalus is unusual in that it is a smaller model designed to hold liqueurs, the three square shaped decanters sit in compartments lined with birds eye maple and are locked in place with the rotating handle. The stand is coromandel wood veneered and has gilt metal mounts, handle and lock.
The handle is stamped with a crown and "Betjemann's Patent London 39724", this style of tantalus was patented by the poet Sir John Betjeman's grandfather, John Betjemann (who retained the original Germanic spelling of his name).
The tantalus is in good condtion and has been sympathetically restored. There is a small chip tip to one decanter , the lock has a key. (Circa 1870)
gbp 1200 (Pound Sterling)
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