Bidspirit auction | EDWARDIAN OAK TANTALUS

EDWARDIAN OAK TANTALUS - This lot features an antique Edwardian Oak tantalus. Key included. An ”oak tantalus” refers to an antique locking decanter stand, typically made of English oak, that holds multiple glass decanters and is secured by a lock and key. The name ”tantalus” comes from Greek mythology and describes the object's function: the decanters are visible but locked away, preventing access until the key is used.