Lot 472 , Two Chinese cameo quartz snuff bottles, 1800-1870, Richards no.s 266 and 480

Two Chinese cameo quartz snuff bottles, 1800-1870, each carved in relief to the upper pale grey and brown layer of the stone, the hexagonal example with a pheasant perched on branch, 7.5cm and the other with prunus and rockwork and a four character inscription, 6.7cm, latter cracked, Richards no.s 266 and 480
Estimate £100-150


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Sold for £220