{"product_id":"victorian-oak-tantalus-and-games-box","title":"Victorian Oak Three Bottle Tantalus \u0026 Games Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGood, honest late Victorian oak tantalus with integrated games box. Originally fitted for three square cut glass decanters, retaining one period example with faceted stopper. The upper section locks via the central mechanism, releasing the frame to access the bottles, with original mirror to the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe lower section opens out to reveal fitted compartments for cards, counters or small games pieces, with an additional pull-out tray below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNicely detailed with Gothic Revival style mounts and carrying handles, finished in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esilvered white metal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. A practical piece with a bit of presence — equally suited to use or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Late 19th century (c.1880–1900)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOak, silvered white metal mounts, glass, mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e W 34cm x H 31.5 cm x D 26.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStructurally sound. Light wear to mounts and polish consistent with age, some plating wear as expected. One decanter present (originally three). Mirror intact. Lock working with key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance \/ notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Combination tantalus and games box — less common than standard two-bottle examples\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWax oak lightly, avoid over-polishing mounts, remove decanters before moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56679468171644,"sku":"RCC-1300","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/Tantalus-1.jpg?v=1777117401","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/victorian-oak-tantalus-and-games-box","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}