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128 *
AN UNUSUAL HAIR-CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1860
Of rounded rectangular form and well hollowed, the body suffused
with gold rutile needles, forming a dense cluster to one side, jadeite
stopper.
6.4cm. (2.1/2in) high. (2).
£1,000 - 1,500
128 HK$9,800 - 15,000
CNY8,900 - 13,000
Provenance
Clare Lawrence Ltd., London,
Sotheby’s New York, 23rd March 1998, Lot 152
The Caldwell Collection

129 *
A HAIR-CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1860
Of compressed rectangular form with sloping shoulders, well
hollowed and with a recessed foot, the body carved leaving a thin
wall suffused with sporadic rutile needle inclusions.
6cm. (2.3/8in) high.

£2,000 - 3,000
HK$20,000 - 29,000
CNY18,000 - 27,000
Provenance
Clare Lawrence Ltd., London, 17th December 1996
129 Hugh Moss Ltd.
A Private Collection

130 *
A CARVED CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1860
Of compressed rounded form, decorated with a continuous scene of
a pavilion nestling amongst pine and rockwork before distant rocky
shores, gilt filigree stopper, hardwood stand.
5.7cm (2.1/4in) high. (3).

£1,200 - 1,500
HK$12,000 - 15,000
CNY11,000 - 13,000

Provenance
Sotheby’s, Billingshurst, 20th May 1992, Lot 550

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