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18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
AN AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The snuff bottle is carved to each side of the shoulder with an animal head and ring handle. The stone is of a pale translucent beige tone.
2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) high
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The snuff bottle is carved to each side of the shoulder with an animal head and ring handle. The stone is of a pale translucent beige tone.
2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) high
Provenance
The Julia Shackelford Hunter Collection of snuff bottles, acquired 1948-1949.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.