-40%

19th C. Red Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle with Bats and Rocks

$ 287.76

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Primary Material: Glass
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Color: Clear
  • Region of Origin: China

    Description

    Red Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle of Bats and Rocks, 19th C.
    This is a fine, flattened, rounded rectangular form tapering toward the base, with a wide mouth of slightly opaque glass, above a short waited neck, all raised atop a conforming foot ring.  The main body decorated with overlay of transparent red glass over clear glass carved with a decoration of a bat hovering above a rock and waves.  The reversed showing  another bat above a pine tree and rocks.  The sides flanked by masks and faux-ring handles.   The bottle is in excellent preserved condition, except that it has a small area of splintered lines on the side of its mouth , although it is solid
    .
    This bottle is identical to a bottle in the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, illustrated in ' Snuff Bottles from China' by Helen White, Plate 93, #1.
    Bottle Measurements
    Height:  2.75 inches (7.0cm), not including the stopper
    Width:  1.27 inches (3.2cm)
    Thickness:  0.93 inches (2.4cm)
    Weight:
    1.2
    ounces
    About Us:
    We prefer payment by Paypal.
    Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase.
    The items will be carefully packed and shipped within the Continental US via USPS Parcel Post, with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation.
    We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate.
    Please Note: If you live in Florida, taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 5 to 7 days to receive them.
    S&H INCLUDES SHIPPING COSTS, INSURANCE, and PACKING MATERIALS.
    We do not charge for handling and labor.
    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: SHIPPING COSTS VARY PER LOCATION.
    If you have any questions, please inquire
    before
    bidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging,
    SHIPPING DISCOUNT
    :
    We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, a one time shipping charge will apply (highest price prevails).
    RETURNS:
    Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within seven days of receipt.
    Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us.
    We refund the purchase price of the item.
    Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.
    Thanks for looking.