Snuff bottle - Silver

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Two repousse silver snuff bottles with turquoise and coral inlays, mounted on elaborately worked feet, dating to 1900–1910 in Asia in a Himalayan tribal style, with natural core material possibly yak bone or coconut and caps with spoons; large bottle 16 cm high, 8 cm wide, 4 cm deep and about 122 g, the unmarked silver positively tested as silver.

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2 fine snuff bottles executed in repoussé decorations in tested silver and semi-precious stones
turquoise and coral.

The core/belly is made from natural material, possibly yak bone or coconut.
The two little bottles sit on an equally beautifully carved base.
On the decorated caps there is a small spoon for sniffing tobacco.

The style is characteristic of tribal ethnic art from the Himalayan region, with a focus on religious or luck-bringing symbols.

The silver is not hallmarked, but it has tested positive, as is clearly visible in the photos.
The size is 16 H x 8 W x 4 D and weighs approx: 122 grams
The Klein is 14 H x 7 W x 4 D and weighs approximately 95 grams.

See the photos for a clear picture; they are part of the description.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.

2 fine snuff bottles executed in repoussé decorations in tested silver and semi-precious stones
turquoise and coral.

The core/belly is made from natural material, possibly yak bone or coconut.
The two little bottles sit on an equally beautifully carved base.
On the decorated caps there is a small spoon for sniffing tobacco.

The style is characteristic of tribal ethnic art from the Himalayan region, with a focus on religious or luck-bringing symbols.

The silver is not hallmarked, but it has tested positive, as is clearly visible in the photos.
The size is 16 H x 8 W x 4 D and weighs approx: 122 grams
The Klein is 14 H x 7 W x 4 D and weighs approximately 95 grams.

See the photos for a clear picture; they are part of the description.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
122 g
Country of Origin
Asia
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
16 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
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