Lot Details
Lot 270
Two Chinese Enamel Snuff Bottles
Qing Dynasty and later
One cloisonne double snuff bottle, each bottle with shaped medallions depicting birds and flowers, all reserved on a turquoise ground with scrolling lotus between ruyi and lappet bands, with conforming stoppers; together with a metal enamel example of flattened spherical form set on a straight foot, painted in the round with scenes of boys at play, the base with a four-character mark. Height overall of double bottle 2 3/8 inches.
C Estate of Mary Ann Bresee
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $937 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Double snuff bottle: good condition.
Single snuff bottle: heavily restored throughout.
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Single snuff bottle: heavily restored throughout.
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