A BLUE AND WHITE, IRON-RED AND GILT 'POCKET WATCH' SNUFF BOTTLE
A BLUE AND WHITE, IRON-RED AND GILT 'POCKET WATCH' SNUFF BOTTLE

18TH-19TH CENTURY

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A BLUE AND WHITE, IRON-RED AND GILT 'POCKET WATCH' SNUFF BOTTLE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The circular flattened sides are each enamelled as the face of a watch with the twelve branches, which denote two-hour periods throughout the day, between a blue and white hexagonal diaper border at the sides and neck.
2 ½ in. (6.5 cm.) high, stopper
Provenance
Collection of the Duchess of Roxburghe (1878-1937).

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