THREE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES 19TH / 20TH CENTURY

comprising two well-hollowed moss agate and one macaroni-agate snuff bottles, the first of flattened rectangular form, carved with lion-head mock ring handles, the beige-brown colored stone with green dendritic markings, the second of square form, carved with lion-head mock-ring handles, suffused with moss-like green inclusions on a pale gray ground, the third of flattened square form, carved with lion-head mock-ring handles, covered with white dendritic inclusions on an amber ground

Collection of Anne Walch-Zambrowicz and thence by descent.

The beige-brown moss agate snuff bottle has a minor chip and some polished chips to the lion-head and one chip to the ring handle. The second moss agate bottle has minor chips to mouth and foot rim. The macaroni-agate snuff bottle has a nick to the handle and minor chips to mouth and foot rim.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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