Lot 68
Lot 68
THE ROBERT B. AND BEATRICE C. MAYER FAMILY COLLECTION
FOUR CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES

18TH-19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 1,750
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USD 1,800 - USD 2,500
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FOUR CARVED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES

18TH-19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 1,750
Price Realised USD 1,750
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The first, of flattened rounded shape with natural markings in the stone, is carved with a pair of mask-and-ring handles; the second, of rounded rectangular shape, is left undecorated; the third, of elongated ovoid form, is carved with a pair of mask-and-ring handles; the fourth, of tapering oviod form, is also carved with a pair of mask-and-ring handles.
218 in. (5.3 cm.) high, glass stopper; 218 in. (5.3 cm.) high, hardstone stopper; 318 in. (7.9 cm.) high, jadeite stopper; 234 in. (7 cm.) high, hardstone stopper


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Mrs. Ruth Cummings, 1952.
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