Martin FennellyAntiques

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Look what Martin Fennelly Antiques has put up for sale on-line: <br/><br/> <a href='http://www.fennelly.net/Item.aspx?id=8854'>947 Victorian English Tantalus - Superb Condition - Circa 1898</a><br/><br/><img src='/images/no_image.jpg' alt='947 Victorian English Tantalus - Superb Condition - Circa 1898'/><br/><p style="text-align: center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #567d8c">This is a superb late Victorian Oak and Brass Tantalus with Silver Decanter Tags from CT Burrows and Sons of Birmingham with Assay marks to 1898. This Tantalus is in great Condition and truly makes quite the statement as it sits proud complete with 3 Hand Cut Crystal decanters with multi-faceted stoppers. The Box also contains two Silver plated tasting dishes and Silver plated Serving Tray. It has the original working lock and key and is complete with Storage Drawer at the front and secret storage area which is revealed when the Tantalus is opened. Please note the origin and meaning of the word <a href="http://www.fennelly.net/glossary.aspx#T"><span style="color: #567d8c">Tantalus</span></a>&nbsp;Just click on the link. This is a Spectacular item and Rare in this condition.<br /> </span></span></em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><em><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #567d8c">Closed Height 14&quot; (35.5cm) Depth 9&quot; (23cm) Width 13&quot; (33cm) &euro;1890<br /> </span></span></em></strong></p>