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LOT 45

Lot 45

A Group of Four Metal Snuff Bottles, 19th Century

A Group of Four Metal Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
Lot 45 Details
A Group of Four Metal Snuff Bottles, 19th Century

清 十九世纪 银及铜烟壶一组共四件

Consisting of a hinged enamelled silver four-part medicine bottle, a cloisonné enamel 'birds and flowers' bottle, and two silver bottles for the Tibetan/Mongolian markets
包括两件银质鼻烟壶、一件银胎珐琅四合药瓶，以及一件掐丝珐琅“花鸟”纹鼻烟壶。
tallest including stopper height 2.8 in — 7 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $575
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A Group of Four Metal Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
  • A Group of Four Metal Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
  • A Group of Four Metal Snuff Bottles, 19th Century
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Compare with an example from the University of Michigan Museum of Art, accession number 2001/1.362
https://umma.umich.edu/objects/medicine-bottle-2001-1-362/

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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