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Lot 343 : (4) CHINESE AMETHYST STONE SNUFF BOTTLES

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(4) CHINESE AMETHYST STONE SNUFF BOTTLES
a purple amethyst snuff with deeply carved florals and vines, carved rosette stopper, 3.25"; amethyst snuff with intricate carving, malachite and coral stopper, 2.75"; small amethyst snuff with deep floral carving and amethyst stopper, 1.5" ( break on carved vine); and a pink stone flat drum-form snuff with incised calligraphy, amber stopper, 2"
Part of the inherited collection from the estate of Marvin Rumpler (d. 2016 at the age of 90) of Needham, MA. Purchased in the 1980"s at Eldred's Auction

Estimate: $300 - $400
Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium


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