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THE HORNBILL 19TH CENTURY
Details
Two hornbill and an ivory snuff bottle
The hornbill 19th Century
One modelled from the hornbill's beak, carved with a dragon is shallow relief, the pointed end forming the stopper; a hornbill bottle of spade form, carved to each side with a figure scene, the sides with mock mask ring handles using the red surface of the hornbill, chip restuck; and an ivory bottle of slender baluster shape, with stoppers
5.4 cm. - 7.5 cm. high (3)
The hornbill 19th Century
One modelled from the hornbill's beak, carved with a dragon is shallow relief, the pointed end forming the stopper; a hornbill bottle of spade form, carved to each side with a figure scene, the sides with mock mask ring handles using the red surface of the hornbill, chip restuck; and an ivory bottle of slender baluster shape, with stoppers
5.4 cm. - 7.5 cm. high (3)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve and will be sold to the highest bidder.
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