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Why is it called a Tantalus?
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The name ‘Tantalus’ is a reference to the character in Greek mythology. A tantalus in furniture is a small wooden cabinet, with two or three decanters and complete with a lock and a key. Shop a collection of Tantalus pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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English Victorian Tantalus by George Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Son.The Tantalus designed originally by George Betjemann features a beautifully veneered exotic Coromandel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Victorian Solid Amboyna Tantalus George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Victorian Amboyna Tantalus. The Tantalus from the original Betjemann design with a solid Amboyna body and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Tantalus by George Betjemann in Coromandel
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
tantalus by George Betjemann & Sons, dating to the early twentieth century, circa 1937.
The tantalus is
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus by George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
introduce to the market this Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus George Betjemann. The Twin Bottle Tantalus a rare
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet Betjemann & Sons (attributed)
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
attribute the box to renowned box & tantalus makers Betjemann & Sons due to the woods used, quality and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Betjemann’s Crystal Tantalus, Early 20th c.
Located in Westfield, MA
This wonderful antique English Edwardian tantalus dates to the early 20th century and is a
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
