Snuff Bottles

CARVED CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 3".

CARVED BLACK JADE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Height 2.5".

MONGOLIAN SILVER METAL SNUFF BOTTLE Early 20th Century Height 3".

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Hanover, MA, United States

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Snuff Bottles

Eldred's

19th and 20th Century bottles in jade, glass, ceramic and other materials, sourced from private collections around the world. At our Hanover gallery.

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RELIEF-CARVED CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 2".: RELIEF-CARVED CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Spade shape. Bamboo decoration on one face. No stopper. Height 2".

8001: RELIEF-CARVED CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 2".

Est.

$250

$350

Lot Passed

SOLD

CARVED CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Early 20th Century Height 2". Includes wood stand.: CARVED CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Early 20th Century Ovoid form. Stylized kylin decoration. Rhodochrosite stopper. Weight for bottle only approximately 110 grams. Height 2". Includes wood stand.

8002: CARVED CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Early 20th Century Height 2". Includes wood stand.

Est.

$300

$400

SOLD

INTERIOR-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 2.5".: INTERIOR-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Ovoid form. Continuous decoration of scholars gathered in a landscape, one group observing a scroll painting and others listening to a musician.

8003: INTERIOR-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 2.5".

Est.

$400

$600

CARVED WHITE/LIGHT CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 2".: CARVED WHITE/LIGHT CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Butterfly form. Kylin decoration on obverse and calligraphy on reverse. No stopper. Height 2".

8004: CARVED WHITE/LIGHT CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 2".

Est.

$300

$400

Lot Passed

SOLD

SIX BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century Heights from 2" to 3". Includes: SIX BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century Cylindrical, double-gourd and ovoid forms. Decoration of various animals and landscapes. Assorted hardstone and porcelain stoppers. Seal

8005: SIX BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century Heights from 2" to 3". Includes

Est.

$300

$400

SIX SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century Heights from 2" to 2.75".: SIX SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century 1) Carved nut formed as a nut. Stone stopper. 2) Amber glass in fruit form. Conforming stopper. 3) Miniature agate bottle in spade form. Relief-carved bird

8006: SIX SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century Heights from 2" to 2.75".

Est.

$800

$1,000

Lot Passed

SOLD

CARVED CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 3".: CARVED CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Formed as Guanyin holding a bird, her head functioning as the stopper. Height 3".

8007: CARVED CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 3".

Est.

$400

$600

SOLD

COLLECTION OF SNUFF BOTTLE STANDS 19th/20th Century Lengths from 2" to 3.25".: COLLECTION OF SNUFF BOTTLE STANDS 19th/20th Century Approx. 34, mostly wood. Various shapes, sizes and styles. Lengths from 2" to 3.25".

8008: COLLECTION OF SNUFF BOTTLE STANDS 19th/20th Century Lengths from 2" to 3.25".

Est.

$200

$250

TWO HARDSTONE SNUFF BOTTLES Late 19th/Early 20th Century: TWO HARDSTONE SNUFF BOTTLES Late 19th/Early 20th Century 1) Jade-like stone in pear shape. Light white inclusions. Conforming stopper. Height 2.5". 2) Turquoise in faceted square shape. Conforming

8009: TWO HARDSTONE SNUFF BOTTLES Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Est.

$250

$350

Lot Passed

SOLD

FIVE CLEAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES Early 20th Century Heights from 2.5" to 3".: FIVE CLEAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES Early 20th Century 1-3) Three in pear shape, two green and one blue. Carved animal, fish and insect decoration. 4) Peking yellow in ovoid form. Raised bosses on the

8010: FIVE CLEAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES Early 20th Century Heights from 2.5" to 3".

Est.

$250

$350

SOLD

ROSEWOOD DISPLAY CABINET Late 19th Century Height 34". Width 20.5". Depth 3".: ROSEWOOD DISPLAY CABINET Late 19th Century Glazed door with scroll-carved corner brackets. Interior with gilt-highlighted tiers and a tan velvet background. Height 34". Width 20.5". Depth 3".

8011: ROSEWOOD DISPLAY CABINET Late 19th Century Height 34". Width 20.5". Depth 3".

Est.

$250

$350

OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 2.5".: OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Red fish decoration cut to snowflake. No stopper. Height 2.5".

8012: OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th Century Height 2.5".

Est.

$200

$250

Lot Passed

SOLD

CARVED BLUE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 2".: CARVED BLUE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Ovoid form with kylin-form handles. Black stone stopper. Height 2".

8013: CARVED BLUE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 2".

Est.

$200

$300

MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 2".: MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Ovoid form with mock mask and ring handles. Green stone stopper. Height 2".

8014: MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 2".

Est.

$250

$350

Lot Passed

AVENTURINE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Height 2.5".: AVENTURINE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Slender inverted pear shape. Agate stopper. Height 2.5".

8015: AVENTURINE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Height 2.5".

Est.

$250

$350

Lot Passed

SOLD

MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 2.5".: MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Ovoid form. No stopper. Height 2.5".

8016: MOSS AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 2.5".

Est.

$250

$350

SOLD

CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 2.5".: CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Ovoid form with mock mask and ring handles. Coral stopper. Height 2.375".

8017: CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 2.5".

Est.

$250

$350

SOLD

FLOATER AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 2.75".: FLOATER AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Ovoid form with mock mask and ring handles. Green agate stopper. Height 2.75".

8018: FLOATER AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 2.75".

Est.

$300

$400

SOLD

WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Height 2.25".: WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Flattened pebble form. Russet skin tone on one face. No stopper. Height 2.25". Weight approximately 74.9 grams.

8019: WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Height 2.25".

Est.

$300

$500

SOLD

CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 3.25".: CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Square form with mock mask and ring handles. Coral stopper. Height 3.25".

8020: CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 3.25".

Est.

$300

$500

SOLD

OVERSIZED FLOATER AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 3.5".: OVERSIZED FLOATER AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Ovoid form with mock mask and ring handles. Green stone stopper. Height 3.5".

8021: OVERSIZED FLOATER AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th/20th Century Height 3.5".

Est.

$300

$600

SOLD

WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Height 3".: WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Pebble form. Coral stopper. Height 3".

8022: WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE 19th Century Height 3".

Est.

$300

$600

SOLD

FOUR PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century Heights from 2.25" to 2.5".: FOUR PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century 1) Cylindrical form. Decoration of a five-clawed dragon chasing fiery pearl. No stopper. 2) Cylindrical form. Iron red glaze peach spray decoration.

8023: FOUR PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES 19th/20th Century Heights from 2.25" to 2.5".

Est.

$400

$600

SOLD

THREE SNUFF BOTTLES 20th Century: THREE SNUFF BOTTLES 20th Century 1) Simulated cinnabar. Conforming stopper. Height 2.5". 2-3) Horn. Overlaid shou designs on obverses. Incised decoration on reverses, one with calligraphy and the

8024: THREE SNUFF BOTTLES 20th Century

Est.

$200

$250

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