Lot 5712 - ibid146 SCENT AND SNUFF BOTTLES FROM A WESTERN SWISS COLLECTION - Tuesday, 24. September 2024, 04.00 PM
LOT COMPRISING SEVEN SNUFF BOTTLES
1: Chased silver in the shape of an urn, with agate and jasper inlays and other stones. Suspended from a chain on the sides, the twist closure punched on the inside. The foot rim punched (probably Birmingham, 19th century), the underside incised with the numbers 5/5742 402.
2: Mother-of-pearl painted with birds, leaf motifs and scrolls in a silver mount. Peg closure.
3: Polychrome enamel cloisonné with motifs of flora and chimera and insects, and accentuated in gold in some areas. Tops in gilt metal. Hinged lid on the inside with S. Mordan & Co.
4: Polychrome enamel cloisonné with flora and fauna motifs. Suspended from a chain on both sides, the chain probably made of gold and enamel. Hinged lid. With old auction label, dated 14 May 1986 and Lot No. 472.
5: Burgundy, veined stone in an oval, flat shape. Silver hinged lid punched.
6: Round porcelain, painted with flowers and leaves. Punched silver twist closure (probably Birmingham, 19th century).
7: Round, in part polychrome painted glass, accentuated in gold. Chased hinged lid with brass flower- and star motifs. With old auction label, dated 4 June 1983 and Lot No. 69.
2: Mother-of-pearl painted with birds, leaf motifs and scrolls in a silver mount. Peg closure.
3: Polychrome enamel cloisonné with motifs of flora and chimera and insects, and accentuated in gold in some areas. Tops in gilt metal. Hinged lid on the inside with S. Mordan & Co.
4: Polychrome enamel cloisonné with flora and fauna motifs. Suspended from a chain on both sides, the chain probably made of gold and enamel. Hinged lid. With old auction label, dated 14 May 1986 and Lot No. 472.
5: Burgundy, veined stone in an oval, flat shape. Silver hinged lid punched.
6: Round porcelain, painted with flowers and leaves. Punched silver twist closure (probably Birmingham, 19th century).
7: Round, in part polychrome painted glass, accentuated in gold. Chased hinged lid with brass flower- and star motifs. With old auction label, dated 4 June 1983 and Lot No. 69.
H1: 5.8 cm / H2: 8.2 cm / H3: 8.6 cm / H4: 5.5 cm / H5: 6.3 cm / H6: 5.3 cm / H7: 6.7 cm.
CHF 500 / 700 | (€ 520 / 720)
Sold for CHF 3 250 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.