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Lot 7206

An amber snuff bottle
1780-1880

23 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$8,125 inc. premium

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An amber snuff bottle

1780-1880
Of rounded rectangular form, its sloping shoulders flanking a slightly spreading neck, flat lip, delicate oval foot ring, the golden-brown stone with limited inclusions, carved in rounded relief to either side depicting a phoenix standing atop rocks amidst leafy scrolls.
2 3/8in (6cm) high

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Provenance:
William Harper, Texas
Humphrey Collection, Texas

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