Two Snuff Bottles With Metalwork Ornamentation, China, - Apr 26, 2014 | Bonhams Skinner In Ma
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Two Snuff Bottles with Metalwork Ornamentation, China,

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Two Snuff Bottles with Metalwork Ornamentation, China,
Two Snuff Bottles with Metalwork Ornamentation, China,
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Two Snuff Bottles with Metalwork Ornamentation, China, 19th/20th century, a hexagonal rouleau-form tortoiseshell bottle encased in silverwork inlaid with gemstone beads, ht. 5 1/4; and a flattened globular-shape agate bottle encased in a floral metal filigree inlaid with turquoise and vermilion gemstones, the sides with two carved animal heads, the stopper enameled in pearly brown, ht. 3 in.
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Condition: several gemstones missing; silver tarnishing; surface stain; stopper stuck to agate bottle.

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Two Snuff Bottles with Metalwork Ornamentation, China,

Estimate $500 - $700
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Starting Price $250
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