I’ve a plethora of amazing Decanter Tantalus’s coming to the shop and this one is no exception!

Fabulous W.Scotland Yacht Club Oak & Brass Triple Decanter Tantalus by G. Betjemann (c.1890)

The original patent in 1881 (UK Patent 58948) was by George Betjemann, a cabinet maker from Germany who invented the Tantalus, a small wooden cabinet containing two or three decanters. Its defining feature is that it has a lock and key with aim of that is to stop unauthorised people from drinking the contents (in particular, "servants and younger sons getting at the whisky"), while still allowing them to be on show

Betjemann & Sons had workshops at 34–42 Pentonville Road, London from the 1830’s and George Betjemann was the grandfather of the poet John Betjeman.

This particular one is in fabulous used condition and has 3 matching decanters with 3 silver plate labels for Whisky, Sherry & Brandy. The hobnail decanters are in fine fettle with one minor under-rim chip to just one and all have identical stoppers. Although the lock is in working condition, the key has sadly lost a tooth so it needs a replacement. Luckily it’s unlocked and so the brass handled top swivels open as it should once the lever is pressed.

The top is engraved with the insignia of the “West of Scotland Yacht Club” Est 1875 and each end has the patent mark for Betjemann.

(16.5”W x 13”H x 6”D)

Local delivery, U.K. & international shipping available with collection’s welcome too

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