Oak Three-bottle Tantalus

Description:

Oak Three-bottle Tantalus, probably England, late 19th century, shaped sides above the drawer fitted for three colorless glass bottles with many-faceted stoppers, each bottle with a Staffordshire liquor tag, overall ht. 13 1/4, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-250

There are very minor chips and wear to the bottles. The bottles and stoppers appear original to box; One stopper has probably been ground down; the box is in good condition; there is no key; the drawer slides nicely.


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