Two Chinese Crystal Snuff Bottles, 19th Century

A group of 2 Chinese crystal snuff bottles dating from the 19th century,each with a stopper and spoon. One snuff bottle is smoothly polished, while the other is carved with a pair of guardian lion heads holding engaged rings.

Dimensions are: the larger polished snuff bottle measures 2 1/2 inches tall X 2 inches wide, 6.35 cm X 5.08 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The stopper is disconnected from the carved snuff bottle, both bottles are in overall good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of Mr. Mullen in Upstate New York. Mr. Mullen was a world traveler and collected from different countries from the 1950s to the 1980s.

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