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Domestic objects > Tantaluses

Preferred term

Tantaluses  

Definition

  • Receptacles for holding square decanters (or up to four such decanters placed in a line), having an overhead hinged frame that can be locked when vertical and swing sideways when unlocked to permit removal of the decanters [AAT]

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Butlers's enemies
  • Decanter frames
  • Frames, decanter
  • Frames, tantalus
  • Tantalus frames

Notation

  • 118861

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-W3H2TLM3-V

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