Antique English Edwardian Betjemann’s Cut Crystal Three Bottle Tantalus c. Early 20th Century Chest on chest hall chair

hall chair

There are minor age-related marks and expected wear to the carving

This striking carved paddle is a wonderful example of Northwest Coast craftsmanship

with the elongated spout balancing the rounded body

each with finely drawn diamond-shaped blossoms

Antique English Edwardian Betjemann’s Cut Crystal Three Bottle Tantalus c. Early 20th Century Chest on chest hall chairThis wonderful antique English Edwardian tantalus dates to the early 20th century and is a beautiful example of the refined entertaining pieces popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. A tantalus was designed as both a practical and decorative way to store fine spirits, allowing the bottles to be displayed while the locking mechanism kept the contents secure. Betjemanns pieces are especially desirable, as the firm was known for producing