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1780-1880
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TWO FACETED BLUE-GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
1780-1880
The first bottle, Imperial, 1851-1861, Xianfeng four-character mark and of the period, is of transparent sapphire blue color and carved with convex sides separated into quadrants. The second bottle, probably Imperial, 1780-1880, is of transparent peacock-blue glass and carved with raised circular panels on either side.
2 3/8 and 1 ¾ in. (6 and 4.5 cm.) high, hardstone stoppers
1780-1880
The first bottle, Imperial, 1851-1861, Xianfeng four-character mark and of the period, is of transparent sapphire blue color and carved with convex sides separated into quadrants. The second bottle, probably Imperial, 1780-1880, is of transparent peacock-blue glass and carved with raised circular panels on either side.
2 3/8 and 1 ¾ in. (6 and 4.5 cm.) high, hardstone stoppers
Provenance
First bottle:
John Ault Collection, Bangkok.
Robert Kleiner, London, 2005.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4275.
Second bottle:
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2008.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4746.
John Ault Collection, Bangkok.
Robert Kleiner, London, 2005.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4275.
Second bottle:
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 2008.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 4746.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP