In a 17w14a world i have advance tool tips turned on(F3+H) and the with not display along with item manes on mouse over when in the inventories of chest, double chest, furnace and brewing stand.
They do work while in inventory of anvil.
Environment
ASUS Model X205TA
Windows 10 Home
Java 8 Update 121
Dupe of MC-115427, already fixed for the next snapshot.