Lot 468 , Four Chinese agate and chalcedony snuff bottles, 1850-1950, 5.1 - 5.7cm

Four Chinese agate and chalcedony snuff bottles, 1850-1950, two with natural banded decoration, the pear shaped example with shadow decoration and a pair of handles to the shoulder and the smallest of macaroni agate, 5.1 - 5.7cm
Estimate £200-300

Macaroni agate snuff bottle has some small splinter chips to the foot and the banded agate bottle with striations has carved groove or nick to the foot, otherwise all are in good condition.


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Sold for £180