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THE BOTTLE CIRCA 1900, THE LATER MOUNTS BEARING SPURIOUS FABERGÉ MARK AND SPURIOUS ST. PETERSBURG MARK FOR GOLD
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A CHINESE MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH GEM-SET TWO-COLOURED GOLD-COLOURED METAL MOUNTS, ADAPTED AS A SCENT BOTTLE
THE BOTTLE CIRCA 1900, THE LATER MOUNTS BEARING SPURIOUS FABERGÉ MARK AND SPURIOUS ST. PETERSBURG MARK FOR GOLD
The bottle carved with simulated Buddhist lion mask drop "handles", the domed, fluted, hinged cap with cabochon-set rubies and a band of rose-cut diamonds between two foliate bands, interior with cabochon-set sapphire to finial of pull-out dipper
4 in. high (10 cm.)
THE BOTTLE CIRCA 1900, THE LATER MOUNTS BEARING SPURIOUS FABERGÉ MARK AND SPURIOUS ST. PETERSBURG MARK FOR GOLD
The bottle carved with simulated Buddhist lion mask drop "handles", the domed, fluted, hinged cap with cabochon-set rubies and a band of rose-cut diamonds between two foliate bands, interior with cabochon-set sapphire to finial of pull-out dipper
4 in. high (10 cm.)
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