Asian Art Online Auction

July 10, 2014

LOT 119

Lot 119

Hardstone and Silver Wire Embellished Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

Hardstone and Silver Wire Embellished Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
Lot 119 Details
Hardstone and Silver Wire Embellished Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

With broad shoulders tapering towards a narrowed base and inlaid with coral and turquoise beads surrounded by swirling patterns completed in silver wire, a pair of monster-head handles to the side, coral stopper
height 2.8" — 7 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Hardstone and Silver Wire Embellished Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th Century
  • Hardstone and Silver Wire Embellished Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

CONDITION DETAILS

unexamined without mounts, but the bottom foot appears to have minor abrasions to the exterior

LOT 119
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.