Description

Mappin & Webb Coromandel Tantaluswith silver plate handle, housing three hobnail cut decanters with faceted stoppers.

The handle is marked: “The Tantalus”, Betjemanns Patent 6493 LondonTo release the bottles the tantalus must be first unlocked, then the lock mechanism must be pressed downwards which will then allow the handle to be tilted either way.

This tantalus comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key.

Decanter dimensions:
Height: 8.5′
Width: 3.5′
Depth: 3.5′ inches

Created By:
MAPPIN & WEBB LTD (worked from 1892)

G, G W, & J BETJEMANN, LONDON (worked from 1872)

GEORGE BETJEMANN & SONS, LONDON (worked from 1858)

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