TWO GLASS OVERLAY SNUFF BOTTLES LATE QING DYNASTY

the first of compressed ovoid form with a blue chilong on a clear snowflake ground with yellow swirls, the second of compressed pear-form with white to black layered overlay on a snowflake ground, stoppers (4)

The chilong bottle: A Pennsylvania private collection.

The bottle with chilong decorations: minor wear and scattered minor chips throughout. There are also scattered manufacturing imperfections. The bottle with egret decorations: minor wear and minute chips to the decorations and inherent minor manufacturing imperfections scattered throughout. The stopper stuck at the bottle neck.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.