Fine 18th /19th Century Agate Snuff Bottle c 1750-1850

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1900: item #1113796
710

A rare 18th/19th Century carved agate snuff bottle with, possibly later, silver and rose quartz stopper. On the stopper is inscribed the Shanghai silversmiths "Wen Yuan" who are recorded as having traded from the Jiaqing (1796-1820) reign through until the Republic period (1912- 1949). Condition - excellent - no damages or restoration. 5cm (2inches) high; 4.8cm (1.9 inches) wide.

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An Ivory Snuff Bottle, Early 20th Century

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1900: item #1113675
201111228

An ivory snuff bottle, made around early 20th Century

Height 3 inches (8 cm)

Good condition with some age cracks.

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Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Foo Dogs, Qing

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Ceramic Pre 1920: item #1109871
SB122

DESCRIPTION: A vividly enameled porcelain snuff bottle, the clay deeply carved before firing to form nine foo dogs, each in different colors and positions, who frolic across the surface. The stopper is made from natural pink coral, and the bottle is stamped on the base in red characters. This delightful bottle dates from the latter Qing, 19th to early 20th C. Good condition with expected rubbing to some raised areas from usage, several small frits to the rim, no spoon. DIMENSIONS: 3” high (... Click for details

Large Chinese Pebble-Form Jade Snuff Bottle, 18th C.

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Hardstone Pre 1800: item #1106482
SB118

DESCRIPTION: A good early Chinese jade pebble-form snuff bottle in rounded from of a celadon color nephrite with brown skin; very well hollowed all the way to the bottom and sides. Previous collector’s number on the base (removable). Excellent condition, later stopper, dating from the late 1700’s. DIMENSIONS: 3” long (7.6 cm).

Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carved Figures, Qing

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1910: item #1105875
SB125

DESCRIPTION: A well carved ivory snuff bottle with raised figures on each side and a green jade stopper. One side has a figure in flowing robes carrying a lantern and the other a Chinese warrior with sword and battle armor. The neck is decorated in a stylized leaf design while the sides are covered in carved diagonal squares. Excellent condition and dating from the Qing Dynasty. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¾” high (7 cm).

Chinese agate snuff bottle with mask handles

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #1104192

The height of this agate snuff bottle is 7 cm. (without the lid) and it is 5.4 cm. wide. It is in good condition.

Antique Chinese Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle, 19th/20th C

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1920: item #1103711
SB119

DESCRIPTION: A white bubble-glass snuff bottle with delicate purple glass overlays of Chinese coins encircled by bats with outstretched wings (a symbol of prosperity). The bottle’s lower shoulders are decorated with overlay masks, and the fitted cap is crafted from green jade. Excellent condition, no chips, very attractive; dating from the Qing Dynasty. DIMENSIONS: 3 1/8” high (8 cm).

Good Chinese Cloisonné Snuff Bottle, Qing

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1900: item #1103673
SB120

DESCRIPTION: A very good 19th C. (or earlier) Chinese cloisonné snuff bottle in pear form with a dark red enamel ground and continuous pond scene around the bulbous body with water birds against a light blue sky. Excellent condition; no dents or missing enamel. DIMENSIONS: 3 1/8” high (8 cm).

Chinese agate snuff bottle with two flying birds

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Hardstone Pre 1910: item #1103111

This agate snuff bottle is in very good condition and decorated with two flying birds. Size: 5.7 / 2.8 cm.

Chinese bulbous form hornbill snuff bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1900: item #1100610
1020

Early rare form Hornbill snuff bottle with Tibetan silver and glass top - spoon. The bottle is especially interesting because it has a very early or perhaps original repair that was very well done. It is also a very rare shape for a hornbill bottle. The cloth wrapped around the neck looks to be handmade. The top is a silver - copper alloy typical of Tibetan silver. The glass inserts are also handmade. It measures 2 1/4 inches including the stopper. Date: Late 18th to mid 19th century.... Click for details