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[TANTALUS]. Mahogany game box and decanter holder, circa 1870s.
13.5 in. (345 mm) high. A fine tantalus with three cut glass decanters that can only be removed when the top lids are opened. The interior is divided into four compartments, two of which hold shot glasses. The bottom drawer, which can only be opened by pressing the button in front of the decanters, holds a cribbage board, poker chips, bone game chips, a whist marker, a pair of dice, and a deck of cards. The box includes its original key.
13.5 in. (345 mm) high. A fine tantalus with three cut glass decanters that can only be removed when the top lids are opened. The interior is divided into four compartments, two of which hold shot glasses. The bottom drawer, which can only be opened by pressing the button in front of the decanters, holds a cribbage board, poker chips, bone game chips, a whist marker, a pair of dice, and a deck of cards. The box includes its original key.