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1750-1880
Details
TWO FOSSILIFEROUS LIMESTONE SNUFF BOTTLES
1750-1880
The first, 1750-1880, is well hollowed and highlighted throughout with brown, black and white patterning. The second, 1770-1880, is carved from pale yellow and red stone with a repetitive circular pattern throughout.
2 ¼ and 2 ¾ in. (6.7 and 7 cm.) high, hardstone and shell stoppers
1750-1880
The first, 1750-1880, is well hollowed and highlighted throughout with brown, black and white patterning. The second, 1770-1880, is carved from pale yellow and red stone with a repetitive circular pattern throughout.
2 ¼ and 2 ¾ in. (6.7 and 7 cm.) high, hardstone and shell stoppers
Provenance
First bottle: Robert Kleiner, Belfont Company Ltd., Hong Kong, 1995.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 1773.
Second bottle: Robert Hall, London, 2011.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5116.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 1773.
Second bottle: Robert Hall, London, 2011.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5116.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.