Antique Betjemann's Coromandel Miniature 2 Bottle Tantalus 19th C

This is an antique Betjemann's patent 10907 tantalus from the 19th century. It is a Coromandel miniature 2 bottle tantalus crafted in the United Kingdom. It has a working lock and key silver plated metal wear, some wear to the plate, it displays very will, and would make a f. Size 7 inch wide x 7 1/2 inches high not sure if these bottles are the original ones or replacements.

A stunning and highly decorative example of a miniature Tantalus created with travel size decanters, providing a decent tot in each. These were also popular to be used as for the secure keeping of expensive perfumes, being able to be locked away from the household staff. A Tantalus is a locking wood cabinet holding two or more decanters. The Tantalus was patented by George Betjemann in 1881 whose family were esteemed cabinet makers in London.

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