THREE METAL SNUFF BOTTLES
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THREE METAL SNUFF BOTTLES

1840-1940

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THREE METAL SNUFF BOTTLES
1840-1940
The first of rectangular shape, 1840-1940, is decorated on either side in low relief with a flying eagle, waves and mountains. The base has a maker's mark and a mark translating to "pure silver." The second, 1870-1930, silver bottle is decorated in high relief with a gilded three-clawed dragon, and has chain-hung loop handles and a chain attached to the threaded stopper. The third, 1880-1930, is decorated in cloisonné enamel and stamped "JAPAN" on the foot ring.
2 ¾, 3 ¼ and 1 7/8 in. (4.5, 8.2 and 4.7 cm.) high, hardstone, silver and glass stoppers
Provenance
First bottle: Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2004.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4070.
Second bottle: Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2012.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5433.
Third bottle: B. Humphrey, Texas.
William Turner, Texas.
Asian Art Studio, Los Angeles, 2012.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5383.
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This lot is offered without reserve.

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