AN EMBELLISHED SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE, LATE QING TO REPUBLICMongolia for the Chinese market, 1850-1930. Of moon flask form, the minutely incised body adorned with leafy floral decor, neatly inlaid with coral and turquoise cabochons, the central medallion on both sides each embellished with a white jade bi disc. Note the distinct lappet collar.Provenance: Swiss private collection. Galerie Comes, Vienna, c. 1990. An Austrian private collector, acquired from the above and thence by descent within the same family.Condition: Superb condition with minimal surface wear and some natural flaws to the inlaid stones. Minor nicks here and there.Stopper: The matching stopper made from turquoise with silver fitting and spoonWeight: 97.2 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 85 mm. Diameter neck 19 mm and mouth 7 mm清末至民國銀胎鑲玉鼻烟壺 蒙古為中國市場製,1850-1930年。抱月瓶形,花卉纏枝紋,整齊地鑲嵌著珊瑚和綠松石,中央開關処鑲嵌白玉璧。請注意獨特的底足。 來源:瑞士私人收藏。維也納Galerie Comes藝廊,約1990年。奧地利私人藏家購於上述藝廊,在同一家族保存至今。 品相:極佳的狀態,表面輕微磨損和鑲嵌寳石頭的一些自然缺陷。局部小刻痕。 壺蓋:匹配綠松石蓋,銀托,小壺匙 重量:97.2 克 尺寸:總高85 毫米,頸部直徑19 毫米,嘴部直徑7 毫米