Lot 233 , A Chinese rouge de fer and gilt dragon snuff bottle vase and cover and a snuff bottle, late 19th century tallest 17cm

A Chinese rouge de fer and gilt 'dragon' snuff bottle vase and cover and a snuff bottle, late 19th century tallest 17cm
Estimate £60-80

The vase has a hairline crack running down from rim. Chips with hairline crack to base of lid and hairline cracks to body of snuff bottle. Wear to gilding and enamel colours on both. Some discolouration to snuff bottle.


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Sold for £260