A few examples of appraisal values for
TANTALUS BOX

• ANTIQUE STACKED BOOKS TANTALUS BOX 19th
  ANTIQUE STACKED BOOKS TANTALUS BOX 19th century, the box formed from a stack of (4) leather bound books with gilt lettering and decoration on spines, several with red stained edges and raised bands, hinged lid opens to reveal (1) small decanter and (4) glasses, each with gilt decoration. Lot also includes (1) additional decanter and (1) glass.
• Thomas Lund. tantalus box. 19th century,
  Thomas Lund. tantalus box. 19th century, coromandel, brass, enameled wood, cut glass, velvet. 10¼ h × 8½ w × 9¼ d in. result: $438. estimate: $500–700. Sold with four decanters measuring 9.25 h x 3.75 w x 3.75 d inches each. Impressed manufacturer's mark to interior plaque ‘Lund. Maker 57 Cornhill London’ and to lock ‘Bramah London’. Impressed plaque to top of box ‘Alexander Coverley’.
• ANTIQUE FRENCH BRONZE & GLASS TANTALUS
  ANTIQUE FRENCH BRONZE & GLASS TANTALUS BOXDESCRIPTION: An antique French bronze and beveled glass tantalus box. Features a rectangular form with vine etched bordering and five beveled glass panels. Finished with an ornate feather formed footed base and a scrolling acanthus leaf handle. CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H: 11.25" x W: 11.5" x L: 14.5" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• TWO PARTIAL TANTALUS BOXESTwo tantalus
  TWO PARTIAL TANTALUS BOXESTwo tantalus boxes, each missing a decanter; one missing 12 cordials and the other missing 3 cordials. [Dimensions when closed: 10 x 12 x 9 inches]. Wood in fair condition. Condition: Wood in fair condition.
• "LIQUEURS" TANTALUS BOX"LIQUEURS" TANTALUS
  "LIQUEURS" TANTALUS BOX"LIQUEURS" TANTALUS BOX French, late 19th century. The imposing form with marquetry designs of floral boughs and bouquets to the lid, front, and corners, finely inlaid "Liqueurs" centered to the lid. The fitted interior outfitted with two small decanters, four cordial glasses with applied gilt grapevine designs, and two additional cordials, with additional cells for other accoutrements. 10 1/2 x 12 x 11 1/2 in. (26.67 x 30.48 x 29.21 cm.)
• FRENCH BOULLE TANTALUS & DECANTER SET
  FRENCH BOULLE TANTALUS & DECANTER SET Late 19th century; shaped tantalus box with folding lid and opening sides, containing gilt metal grapevine and lacquer base decanter set, holds four decanters and 16 square based gilt star decorated cordials (lacking one), box, 10 in. H., 13 in. W., 10 in. D., decanter, 8 in. H., cordial, 2 3/4 in. H.
• BOULLE AND TORTOISE SHELL INLAID MAHOGANY
  BOULLE AND TORTOISE SHELL INLAID MAHOGANY TANTALUS: Inlaid Tantalus box with boulle and tortoise shell on top and front. Opens to reveal cut glass decanters and gold star decorated cordial glasses. Unmarked monogrammed top plaque. Measures 10 1/4'' h. x 12 3/4'' x 10''.CONDITION: Note loss of inlay in several locations missing strike plate for lock warpage to veneer.