Lot Essay
Accompanied by report no. 1162202657, dated 7 July 2014, from the GIA, Gemological Institute of America, stating that the material of the present lot is serpentine.
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A YELLOW SERPENTINE SNUFF BOTTLE
1730-1860
Details
A YELLOW SERPENTINE SNUFF BOTTLE
1730-1860
The well-hollowed bottle is of compressed rounded form and is raised on a shallow concave foot. The softly polished stone is of an even, amber-yellow tone.
2 1/8 in. (5.8 cm.) high, agate stopper
1730-1860
The well-hollowed bottle is of compressed rounded form and is raised on a shallow concave foot. The softly polished stone is of an even, amber-yellow tone.
2 1/8 in. (5.8 cm.) high, agate stopper
Provenance
John Paul Rappolt (1913-2003), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, acquired in Philadelphia, 1966, and thence by descent to the present owner.
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