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Antique Betjemann Tantalus has silver plated corner brackets, lock mechanism and sturdy carry handle. The handle is marked with:
The Tantalus, Betjemann’s Patent 65367 London This superb betjemanns tantalus contains three large hobnail cut glass decanters, with faceted stoppers and star-cut bases.

This antique silver & coromandel tantalus comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key.

When locking the Tantalus always try it first with the swing arm in the open position so you feel the tolerance of the lock.
To unlock, the key must be pressed into the lock and held whilst turning as the key barrel is sprung. Turning clockwise unlocks and anti clockwise locks.
Once unlocked you can then push down on the key barrel towards the base. This will allow the swing arm to fold forwards or backwards to release the decanters.

Created By:
JOHN BETJEMANN (1833-1893)

G, G W, & J BETJEMANN, LONDON (worked from 1872)

GEORGE BETJEMANN & SONS, LONDON (worked from 1858)

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