Lot 2042 · Chinese Snuff Bottles from Private American Collections
Parcel-gilt silver 'dragon' snuff bottle: 1750-1830
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- Estimate
- $3,000–$4,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Chinese Snuff Bottles from Private American Collections, San Francisco · 27 June 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1294381
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Two Metal Snuff Bottles, Parcel-gilt silver 'dragon' snuff bottle: 1750-1830. Bonhams, 27 Jun 2017, lot 2042. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1294381.
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Two Metal Snuff Bottles, Parcel-gilt silver 'dragon' snuff bottle: 1750-1830. Bonhams, 27 Jun 2017, lot 2042. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1294381.
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From the same sale Chinese Snuff Bottles from Private American Collections · Jun 2017
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late 19th/20th century | A white and russet hardstone snuff bottle carved with archaic coins | $1,800–$2,500 | |
| 1820-1920 | Three Enameled Metal Snuff Bottles | $1,500–$2,500 | |
| Jingdezhen kilns, 1830-1880 | Two underglaze blue and copper-ded decorated porcelain 'warrior' snuff bottles | $1,000–$1,500 | |
| 1860-1940 | A Carved Cameo Chalcedony Snuff Bottle | $1,200–$1,800 | |
| 20th century | Two Carved Chalcedony Snuff Bottles | $1,500–$2,500 | |
| 1800-1880 | Two Ruby Glass Snuff Bottles | $1,500–$2,500 |
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