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Ť516

THREE BLUE-OVERLAY GLASS
SNUFF BOTTLES
1780-1880

The first, 1800-1880, is of flattened ovoid
form and is carved through the transparent
blue overlay with ‘antiques’ on presentation
stands. The second, 1780-1860, is of
opaque white glass and is carved through
the blue overlay with a squirrel on a gourd
on one side and a beetle on a gourd on
the other. The third, 1800-1880, is of
translucent milky-white glass and is carved
through the blue overlay with a phoenix and
blossoming peony on each side.

2q, 2¡, and 2¿ in. (6.3, 6, and 5.4 cm.) high,

glass stoppers (3)

$4,200-6,200

PROVENANCE 516

First bottle: 517
Pat Miller Collection, Hawaii. 71
Robert Kleiner, London, 2008.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont,
Massachusetts, no. 4859.
Second bottle:
Robert Hall, London, 1996.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont,
Massachusetts, no. 2045.
Third bottle:
Robert Kleiner, London, 2008.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont,
Massachusetts, no. 4860.

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Ť517
A BLACK AND GREY JADE SNUFF
BOTTLE
1760-1860
The ovoid bottle is carved in low relief to
imitate a protective carrying device fitted
over a jar. The stone is of inky-black and
mottled-grey tones.

2º in. (5.7 cm) high, lapis lazuli stopper

$2,200-3,200

PROVENANCE

Robert Hall, London, 2009.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont,
Massachusetts, no. 4939.
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