1750-1880

细节

**A HAIR CRYSTAL 'TWIN' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1880
The conjoined bottled of rectangular form with faceted panels, the smokey crystal suffused with long, needle-like tourmaline inclusions, stoppers
2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm.) high

来源

Fritz A. Brockelmann Collection, formed in Canton (Guangzhou) between 1883 and 1899.

注意事项

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

拍品专文

Double bottles were designed to hold two different kinds of snuff. The true snuff aficionado could distinguish the many different flavors, ages and grades of snuff; as such, double and even triple bottles evolved to carry more than one type.