The Whiskey Vault
Welcome to our World of Whiskey; A fantastic selection of various Antique American & European Bottle Locks, Whiskey Noggins, Brandy Warmers, and Sterling Silver Scotch accessories.
Circa 1920
Tiffany & Co. Tantalus
An immensely scarce Limited Edition Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tantalus Set, with original lock and key. Circa 1920's-1930's. Created by Tiffany & Co. in collaboration with T.G. Hawkes & Co.; fine crystal makers out of Corning, NY.
Circa 1880-1900
Complete 19th Century Tantalus Set
Exquisite late 19th-century Victorian tantalus features a trio of crystal decanters housed securely within a beautifully crafted oak frame. The term tantalus deriving from Greek mythology, with Tantalus condemned to eternal thirst/hunger, punished by ever-present water and fruit that remained forever out of reach. Fittingly, the tantalus was designed to keep fine spirits just out of reach—unless properly unlocked.
Dated 1881
Burns's Royal Patent Bottle Lock & Key Set
Granted "Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent" by Queen Victoria in January of 1881, Thomas Turner & Co. was the sole maker of this mechanism. Designed to keep servants from partaking in libations. Manufactured in Wolverhampton, UK.
Circa 1930-1950
20th Century Spanish Swan-Shaped Brandy Warmer by Alpaca Co.
Lovely 20th Century Silver-plated Cognac/Brandy by The Alpaca Company. Made in Barcelona, Spain. Ornately detailed swan acts as a warmer and glass holder. On the Swan's back, a chain-linked cover can be removed to light the warming wick, while the glass sits gracefully atop its base on the swan's wings. A fantastic and sophisticated piece of home decor and functional barware.
Circa 1940
Italian Brandy Warmer
An interesting Mid-Century Italian brandy warmer with fitted crystal Brandy glass. Silver-plated brass material with a rounded, removable oil lamp below two curved, mounted arm-stands.
Circa 1940-1960
Aladdin's Lamp Brandy Warmer
Silver-plated Brandy warmer in a Middle Eastern lantern design, with an ornate finial and chain-linked flame snuffer. The lamp bears a curved-loop handle, on ovular base, with two rounded glass holding stands above. Complete with original brandy glass. Pristine condition. Unsigned.
1900-1920
Sterling Silver Whiskey Noggins- Set of 4
Often used in large estates where staff would deliver noggins to upper class for personal night-caps after retiring to their bedchambers. Hand-blown cut crystal with incised stars on bases, hinged sterling silver pouring collar lids with protruding thumbpiece, & curved-loop glass handles.
Custom-build
Miniature Operational Pot Still
This handsome, fully operational miniature pot still is a custom-built piece inspired by the long history of whiskey distillation. Drawing on designs that would have been familiar in early American distilleries, it reflects traditional methods used from the 17th through early 20th centuries. Carefully crafted components guide vapor from heated mash through cooling coils to produce distilled spirits. Both functional and decorative, it is a striking, one-of-a-kind addition to any bar or collection.
