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Lot 2019
A Group of Five Carved Soapstone Snuff Bottles
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
20th century, carved in low relief with large floral blooms and bamboo, covers have carvings of either a bird, fish, or double peaches, marbled coloring in different hues of amber, ivory and tan is unique on each bottle, with snuff spoons and cork attached to cover for each, comes together with a dark blue fabric presentation box lined in vivid pink silk.

Tallest 3 5/8 in.

From the Collection of the late Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Some with numbers incised or marked to underside.