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Ť575 575
AN UNUSUAL EUROPEAN-STYLE CUT-GLASS SNUFF
BOTTLE 576
1780-1860 107
The octagonal bottle is carved through the translucent white and
black overlays to the ‘snowflake’ ground with a pattern of oblong and
oval panels in imitation of European glass carving.
2¿ in. (5.4 cm.) high, rose quartz stopper
$3,500-4,500

PROVENANCE

Robert Hall, London, 2010.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5048.
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•Ψ576
A CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
1770-1860
The lobed bottle is carved on either side with a butterfly with
outstretched wings, and with a small, pierced handle on either narrow
shoulder. The greyish-tan stone has whitish striations.
2º in. (5.8 cm.) high, jadeite stopper
$1,800-2,200

PROVENANCE

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Maine, 2011.
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2012.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 5409.
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