{"product_id":"antique-betjemann-s-patent-three-bottle-tantalus-london","title":"Antique Betjemann’s Patent Three-Bottle Tantalus | London","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking antique English three-bottle tantalus by \u003cstrong\u003eBetjemann’s\u003c\/strong\u003e, London, combining beautifully cut crystal with a richly figured dark wood case and aged metal fittings.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tantalus was designed to secure valuable spirits while still allowing the decanters to remain on display—a wonderfully clever piece of Victorian entertaining history. This example retains all \u003cstrong\u003ethree substantial cut-crystal decanters with their faceted stoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e, housed within the original locking stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal locking mechanism is marked with the \u003cstrong\u003eBetjemann’s Patent\u003c\/strong\u003e crown mark, London, and patent number \u003cstrong\u003e63519\u003c\/strong\u003e. The locking mechanism remains operational; however, \u003cstrong\u003ethe key is not present\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15\" long × 12\" high × 6\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful antique condition with age-appropriate wear and patina throughout. One decanter has a chip beneath the rim, shown in the photographs. There is also a small area of finish loss to one corner of the wooden base. Please review all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional display piece for a bar, library, study, or dining room—and one that is every bit as decorative as it is historically interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52854447014199,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0281\/9639\/files\/DBF0770F-D2E8-4370-BD72-5782669285C8.jpg?v=1786893518","url":"https:\/\/georgeleighco.com\/products\/antique-betjemann-s-patent-three-bottle-tantalus-london","provider":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}