6th Nov, 2024 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
240
Group of snuff bottles
Chinese
including cloisonne, Peking glass, agate and enamel examples and a few loose stoppers (15)
Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £200
Group of snuff bottles
Chinese
including cloisonne, Peking glass, agate and enamel examples and a few loose stoppers (15)
Snuff bottle with tiger: stopper has been glued to the bottle. Snuff bottle with cats: Spoon detached from stopper. Chips. Cracks. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Evidence of glue on further bottles. Repairs. Patina. Blue tack attached to the base of one bottle. Snuff bottle with retriever: spoon missing. Old labels attached. Lighter blue ground cloisonne snuff bottle: spoon missing. One snuff bottle with lid detached. Areas of discolouration.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 6th Nov, 2024
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