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Antique Elkington Silver Plated Tantalus with 3 Cut Crystal Liquor Decanters

$1,995per set
£1,511.03per set
€1,735.36per set
CA$2,795.65per set
A$3,039.43per set
CHF 1,611.51per set
MX$36,435.09per set
NOK 20,481.47per set
SEK 18,763.81per set
DKK 12,969.64per set

About the Item

This antique tantalus was made by the well known Elkington and Company of England and dates to approximately 1900 and done in an Art Nouveau style. The tantalus is composed of silver plate with a hinged hangle and stylized vines and flower decoration. The tantalus holds three cut crystal liquor decanters with faceted stoppers and have a mix of silver plated and sterling hanging tags. The base is clearly hallmarked with the Elkington maker's mark.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Two small chips to one collar of one decanter and some wear to the edges of their bases of the stoppers as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355238535822

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