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French Tantalus SetFrench Neoclassical Style Tantalus Set in Gilt Metal and Glass Display Box. Includes four decanters and 16 gilt painted glasses. Decanters measure 8-3/8", glasses measures 3", Box measures 12-1/4" x 1

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French Tantalus Liquor Set, False-Book FormFrench tantalus in the form of a stack of 18th century books, containing two gilt-painted bottles and five glasses, stamped "Made in France." 5" H X 9" W X 5.5" D.

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French Tantalus Set Bronze Inset & Etched Glass19th Century French tantalus set. 4 etched glass decanters. 16 etched cordial glasses. Replaced bottom of box. Front of box has some separation to each corner. Key works but is not the original. Loss

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FRENCH TANTALUS SET WITH DECANTERS & CORDIALSNapoleon III tantalus set, having gilt metal foliate design with initials at top and string inlay to the borders, removable cradle fitted with (4) decanters and (15) cordial glasses (one with small fl

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A 19th Century French TantalusA 19th Century French Tantalus  A mid 19th century example with an ebonized case decorated in the Boulle style with inlaid brass and mother of pearl. The case opens to reveal four decanters

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LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C. FRENCH TANTALUS SETAntique French gilt bronze and crystal Tantalus set with 3 decanters, 16 glasses, and a removable stand for glasses inside case. Case with surrounding glass and mirrored glass bottom with gilded detai

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FRENCH TANTALUSFRENCH BRONZE AND CRYSTAL TANTALUS CABINET, MISSING 2 CORDIALS. BROKEN CORNER IN GLASS. 13 1/2" W x 11" D x 12" H.

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A French Tantalus.A French Tantalus. Opens to reveal four glass decanters and sixteen aperitif glasses (one mismatched), with a serpentine front and brass mountings 10.25" x 13.25" x 10.25"

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19TH C. FRENCH TANTALUS SETA nineteenth century French tantalus set having bronze mounted ebonized cabinet and gilt decorated glassware. Ht: 10.5" Wd: 13.5" Dpth: 11"

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French tantalus set, boulle style inlay, mother ofFrench tantalus set, boulle style inlay, mother of pearl & brass with losses, 4 liqueur bottles (one broken), 9 mismatched cordials, 10-1/2" h x 12-1/2" w x 9-1/2" d

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19th C. French Tantalus Set w/ Brass Inlay19th C. French tantalus set with brass inlay, serpentine front, 10 1/4"h. x 11 3/4"w. x 8 3/4"d.

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19TH CENTURY FRENCH TANTALUSFRENCH LIQUEUR SET. CONSISTING OF 4 ETCHED DECANTERS. & 13 CORDIALS. MISSING 3 CORDIALS. WITH KEY. GOOD OVERALL CONDITION. 14" x 12"

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FRENCH TANTALUSFrench tantalus, circa 1825, black lacquer with brass inlay with four crystal decanters and 14 glasses. 10.5"h x 12"w x 9"d

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c1860 FRENCH TANTALUS LIQUOR DECANTER SETAntique footed tantalus decanter set with glasses. Measures 12.75" x 9.5" wide and 11" tall. Brass plaque not monogrammed. Includes 4 etched crystal bottles with teardrop stoppers and 4 cordial glasse

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French tantalus (cordial) set in a knight's helmetFrench tantalus (cordial) set in a knight's helmet. Early 20th century. 13"h x 9" diam

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19TH C. FRENCH TANTALUS SETA nineteenth century French tantalus set having bronze mounted ebonized cabinet and gilt decorated glassware. Ht: 10.5" Wd: 13.5" Dpth: 11"

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French Tantalus Decanter SetA French tantalus set having a parquetry veneer case with porcelain inset top revealing an interior fitted with four gilt-adorned decanters and sixteen glasses. Case: 10in tall x 13in wide x 9-1/2in d

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FRENCH TANTALUS HIDDEN DECANTER BOOKTantalus book decanter set. Stacked books open to reveal liquor decanter with four glasses. 7" x 4 1/4" wide 5 1/2" tall. Some losses to outside.

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19TH C. FRENCH TANTALUS SET EBONIZED CABINETA nineteenth century French tantalus set having ebonized cabinet with boulle inlaid panels and glassware. Ht: 10" Wd: 15.25" Dpth: 9.75"

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Antique French Tantalus Box Mother Of Pearl InlayAntique French Tantalus Box with Mother Of Pearl Inlay. Having a fitted interior with three bottles not original to set and a set of etched liquor glass. Used condition, wear, worn, cracks to box. 12

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19th C. Mahogany French Tantalus Box w/ Brass Inlay19th C. Mahogany French Tantalus Box w/ Brass Inlay. Brass band inlay with brass crest on top and front side of box. Measures 11" H x 13" W x 9.75" D. Condition reflects its age.

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ANTIQUE FRENCH TANTALUS BOX INLAID13" long x 10" high. Beautifully inlaid on the top and front. Dates to the late 19th century. All the hardware is present. NOTE! NO GLASSES. Also slight wood warping otherwise good condition. We will

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19th c. French Tantalus Cabinet19th c. French rosewood Tantalus cabinet, left interior holder broken. 12 1/2" x 10" x

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Antique French Ormolu Etched Crystal Tantalus SetDESCRIPTION: An antique French Tantalus liquor set. Composed of an overall ormolu foundation with scrolled rococo feet and embossed scrolled floral motifs along the base. Further fitted with etched cr

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