Description:
AN AMETHYST AND SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE
China, earlier 19th century. The stone carved in low relief with peony flowers and birds. The exterior mounted with fine silver filigree, depicting craggy rocks on both sides, the foot surrounded by an endless knot border.
Provenance: Robert Prescott collection label to base. Purchased from Douglas J. K. Wright Ltd., London, on July 30th, 1970, for 50 pounds sterling. The original invoice is accompanying this lot.
Condition: The stone in fine condition with some natural flaws. The silver with a few small dents. Old wear.
Stopper: Coral cabochon with good old spoon
Weight: 101.9 grams including stopper
Dimensions: Height including stopper 79 mm. Diameter neck 21 mm and mouth 5 mm.
紫晶鑲銀鼻烟壺
中國,十九世紀初。紫晶淺浮雕玉蘭與鳥。兩面鑲嵌銀飾假山岩石。
來源:底部有Robert Prescott 收藏標簽;購於倫敦Douglas J. K. Wright Ltd., 1970年7月30日,50 英鎊。隨附原始發票。
品相:水晶品相良好,一些天然瑕疵;鑲銀処一些小凹痕。舊磨損。壺蓋:珊瑚頂珠,舊壺勺
重量:101.9 克 含蓋
尺寸:含蓋高 79 毫米;直徑頸部21 毫米及壺嘴 5 毫米