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1740-1850
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TWO SANDWICHED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
1740-1850
The first, 1740-1830, is of flattened, near-circular form with a mottled pink pattern formed by sandwiched clear, white and pink glass. The second lobed bottle, 1740-1850, is translucent and of shades of light brown color that imitates agate.
2 and 1 7/8 in.(5.1 and 4.7 cm.) high, glass stoppers
1740-1850
The first, 1740-1830, is of flattened, near-circular form with a mottled pink pattern formed by sandwiched clear, white and pink glass. The second lobed bottle, 1740-1850, is translucent and of shades of light brown color that imitates agate.
2 and 1 7/8 in.(5.1 and 4.7 cm.) high, glass stoppers
Provenance
First bottle: Charles V. Swain, Pennsylvania.
First and Second bottle: Robert Hall, London, 2009.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, nos. 4941 and 4989.
First and Second bottle: Robert Hall, London, 2009.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, nos. 4941 and 4989.
Literature
Second bottle:
R. Hall, Irish Mist, Chinese Snuff Bottles XIV, London, 2009, p. 29, no. 39.
R. Hall, Irish Mist, Chinese Snuff Bottles XIV, London, 2009, p. 29, no. 39.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.