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THREE SILVER SNUFF BOTTLES
1800-1920
The first, probably Mongolian, 1800-1920, is decorated in repoussé on one side with a leaping water beast amidst waves beneath an applied coral 'sun', the reverse incised with a blossom, and the narrow sides with mask-and-ring handles, the base has an illegible impressed mark. The second, 1800-1900, is of unusual waisted form with a repetitive leaf design throughout. The third, 1800-1850, is decorated with two rectangular panels containing pairs of quail amidst plants, probably with the original stopper.
2 5/8, 2 1/8 and 2 ¾ in. (6.6, 5.4 and 7 cm.) high, coral, glass and jadeite stoppers
1800-1920
The first, probably Mongolian, 1800-1920, is decorated in repoussé on one side with a leaping water beast amidst waves beneath an applied coral 'sun', the reverse incised with a blossom, and the narrow sides with mask-and-ring handles, the base has an illegible impressed mark. The second, 1800-1900, is of unusual waisted form with a repetitive leaf design throughout. The third, 1800-1850, is decorated with two rectangular panels containing pairs of quail amidst plants, probably with the original stopper.
2 5/8, 2 1/8 and 2 ¾ in. (6.6, 5.4 and 7 cm.) high, coral, glass and jadeite stoppers
Provenance
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, nos. 4949, 4938 and 5293.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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