3 decanter gaming tantalus
Antique English,
Spectacular gaming compendium consisting of an oak tantalus with lock and key, set with three square diamond cut decanters with large faceted ball stopper, compartments with six stem glasses, two card packs (incomplete) and a domino set (incomplete); antique English late Victorian circa 1900s.
Condition: small chips on decanters, overall surface wear dents chips on wood
Long Victorian period (1838−1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It covers such great fashions as Gothic Revival, the Pre-Raphaelites, Aesthetic Movement, Expressionism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. That was quite unlike any other period.
Size
- overall 36 cm high x 34.5 cm wide x 26 cm deep
How to care
Clean glass jugs, wine decanters and claret jugs immediately after use - that way it is easy to remove the stains before they set onto the glass surface.
How to care
Decanters, wine carafes and narrow jugs can be cleaned using rock salt or rice and vinegar. Salt acts as an abrasive. Rinse well and let it dry thoroughly.
How to care
Traditionally, tough wine stains inside glass decanters can be removed by rolling buckshot; nowadays they are called decanter cleaning rolling balls.
How to care
Clouded surface inside a decanter is hard to fix - requires a vibrating machine; but when decanter is full with liquid, the glass becomes transparent.
How to care
Glass is a pretty tough material. Wash old wine glasses normally in a warm soapy water. Watch out for gilding and enamelling - do not scrub hard.
How to care
Wash old glassware by hand with a soft sponge in warm water, do not scrub hard. That way it will keep a clear surface.
How to care
Better avoid dishwasher for old glassware - it is safe but sand particles in the water will eventually make the surface dull.
How to care
Cut glass is great to use when you need to serve wine and any liquid with colour. It will highlight the pattern beautifully.
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