FOUR CUT OVERLAY SNUFF BOTTLES.

China, Qing Dynasty. The lot comprising of four glass snuff bottles each with cut overlay design in various motifs. The smallest bottle accompanied by a carved wood stand. SIZE: Ranging 2-1/2″ h to 2-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Estate of a Midwestern Public University Chancellor who died in the late 1930’s. This Chancellor was invited to speak in China in 1930s, possibly at Beijing University, and we are told that this item was an honorarium or purchase from that visit. CONDITION: The bottle with elephant design with significant breaks around top rim and stopper, stopper glued down. The blue glass bottle with small nick to the inside of mouth. 49918-9 (600-800) – Lot 3055

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3055	$829.50	FOUR CUT OVERLAY SNUFF BOTTLES. China, Qing Dynasty. The lot comprising of four glass snuff bottles each with cut overlay design in various motifs. The smallest bottle accompanied by a carved wood stand. SIZE: Ranging 2-1/2″ h to 2-3/4″ h. PROVENANCE: Estate of a Midwestern Public University Chancellor who died in the late 1930’s. This Chancellor was invited to speak in China in 1930s, possibly at Beijing University, and we are told that this item was an honorarium or purchase from that visit. CONDITION: The bottle with elephant design with significant breaks around top rim and stopper, stopper glued down. The blue glass bottle with small nick to the inside of mouth. 49918-9 (600-800) – Lot 3055 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FOUR CUT OVERLAY SNUFF BOTTLES.