Victorian brass inlaid tantaluses and boxes, Includes (2) tantaluses with brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, one on bun feet opening to a lift-out tray with brass hardware, the other in black lacquer with interior wooden holders, both lacking glassware, each approx. 11"h x 13"w x 10"d; with a low dresser box painted and inlaid with mother-of-pearl flowers, 3"h x 14.5"w x 9.5"d; and with a small painted and inlaid box opening to a velvet lined interior, 1.25"h x 4.5"w x 3.5"d

Fair, all with worn and cracked finishes, show age and use, the tantaluses with losses to brass inlays and cracks to wood, the black lacquer example lacking key, the other with key but lock not functioning, the dresser box lacking key and with loose lock escutcheon, the small box latch not functioning **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.