A Victorian 'Staniforth's patent' silver plated three bottle tantalus set, with unique locking mechanism and original key, engraved with scrolling foliate and chased decoration, fitted with three crystal cut hobnail and lozenge decorated square decanters and stoppers, on a rectangular base, on bun feet, maker: Fenton Brothers, Sheffield, circa 1870. Width 17 cm. Length 41 cm. Height 38 cm.