Lot Details
Lot 307
Three Chinese Rock Crystal Snuff Bottles
Comprising a rounded rectangular form carved on each side with a plain raised panel; one of flattened ovoid form raised on a low oval foot; and one carved in the form of a gourd borne on a gnarled branch, with clamboring squirrel, the stone suffused with black hair-like tourmaline inclusions toward to mouth. Together with Two Chinese Agate Snuff Bottles. A moss agate example of rounded rectangular form, the semi-translucent stone with spinach green moss like inclusions; the other of rounded rectangular form raised on a low foot, the gray and milky white stone with concentric bands and a brown and chestnut marking suggestive of a floral spray. Height of tallest 2 3/4 inches.
C Estate of Mary Ann Bresee
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Crystal of ovoid form: minute chip to mouth rim, body with two small fractures.
Crystal gourd: Scattered chips to vine and leaves and to mouth rim.
Moss agate: natural imperfections to stone, overall good condition.
White and gray agate: small chip to mouth and foot rim.
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