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A FOSSILIFEROUS LIMESTONE SNUFF BOTTLE A MACARONI AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1860 1800-1880
Of flattened ovoid form, supported on an oval footrim, the pale stone Carved with mock mask ring handles, the bottle well hollowed,
with dark grey inclusions, stopper. jadeite stopper.
5.3cm. (2.1/8in) high. (2). 6.3cm. (2.1/2in) high. (2).
£800 - 1,200 £800 - 1,200
HK$7,800 - 12,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000
CNY7,100 - 11,000 CNY7,100 - 11,000
Provenance Provenance
Clare Lawrence Ltd., London, Robert C. Eldred, East Dennis, Massachusetts, 27th August 1992,
Sotheby’s Billingshurst, U.K., 31st March 1994, Lot 125 Lot AL-56
The Eric Young Collection Alexander Lindey Collection

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A RARE JASPER AND CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE AN AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1860 1800-1880
Of moss green, red and white tones, carved in relief to each side with Carved to the shoulders with simulated lion mask and ring handles,
geese amongst flowering lotus, leafy stems and pods. the body displaying natural translucent deep orange and opaque
6.2cm. (2.3/8in) high. ochre patterns, stopper and metal spoon.
6cm. (2.3/8in) high. (2).
£800 - 1,200
HK$7,800 - 12,000 £800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000
CNY7,100 - 11,000
Provenance
Clare Lawrence Ltd., London, 22nd January 1998 Provenance
The Topper Gallery, Toronto, Canada Olympia Fine Arts & Antiques Fair, London, 12th June 1992

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