Anna Hue-Roques

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Superb three-carafe “Tantalus” liquor cabinet, a classic of European lifestyle from the late 19th / early 20th century.

Featuring a solid oak base with a beautiful original patina and fittings in silvered brass.

This Tantalus is sold with its perfectly functional original key.

The front-hinged mechanism lowers smoothly to provide access to the carafes once the lock is released, a guarantee of safety and rare authenticity.

The crystal carafes and stopper are perfectly clear.

Very slight signs of use on one of the knobs (minimal rubbing marks), not affecting the overall aesthetics or the value of the piece.

A specific shipping crate will be provided for secure delivery.

Superbe cave à liqueur de type "Tantalus" à trois carafes, un grand classique de l'art de vivre européen de la fin du XIXe / début du XXe siècle.
Doté d'un socle en chêne massif avec une magnifique patine d'origine et des ferrures en métal argenté/laiton.
ce Tantalus est vendu avec sa clé d'origine parfaitement fonctionnelle.
 Le mécanisme à charnière avant s'abaisse avec fluidité pour libérer l'accès aux carafes une fois la serrure déverrouillée ,un gage de sécurité et d'authenticité rare.
Le cristal  carafe et bouchon est parfaitement limpide. 
une très légère trace d'usage sur l'un des pommeaux (marques de frottement minimes), n'altérant en rien l'esthétique générale ni la valeur de l'ensemble.
un coffrage spécifique sera attribué pour un envoi sécurisé 

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Liquor set - Crystal - Tantalus

1850-1900 - United Kingdom -  

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A Tantalus-style three-carafe liquor cabinet dating from 1850–1900, with a solid oak plinth, silver-brass fittings, crystal decanters and stoppers, originating from the United Kingdom and in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

Liquor set - Crystal - Tantalus

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A Tantalus-style three-carafe liquor cabinet dating from 1850–1900, with a solid oak plinth, silver-brass fittings, crystal decanters and stoppers, originating from the United Kingdom and in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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