Blue Overlay over Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle, Late 18th/19th C.

Snuff Bottles

$1,250

Material

Glass

Color

Ruby Red Color

Origin

China

Age / Period

1850-1899

Dimensions

Height: 2.64 inches (6.7cm), not including the stopper, width: 2.17 inches (5.5cm), Thickness: 1.15 inches (2.9cm)

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

This is a Late 18th/19th C. spectacular Blue Overlay over Snowflake Glass Snuff Bottle, finely carved in relief with Sages under a Tree Canopy, on both sides. Circular body with a Long Rounded Neck and wide mouth, with a raised oval footing. Coral and brass stopper. This wonderful bottle is in outstanding preserved condition . Bottle Measurements Height: 2.64 inches (6.7cm), not including the stopper width: 2.17 inches (5.5cm) Thickness: 1.15 inches (2.9cm) Weight : 3.3 ounces For a similar model of this Late 18th/19th century form snuff bottle, look at item 197, page 69, of 'The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles" by C. Stevens