TWO CRACKLE GLAZED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
The first green monochrome bottle with black cracklure in a wine jar shape. 18th C. H. 7 cm (2 3/4 in).
White glazed bottle with red cracklure in a 'Meiping' shape. 19th to early 20th C. H 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in
TWO CRACKLE GLAZED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
The first green monochrome bottle with black cracklure in a wine jar shape. 18th C. H. 7 cm (2 3/4 in).
White glazed bottle with red cracklure in a 'Meiping' shape. 19th to early 20th C. H 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in The first green monochrome bottle with black cracklure in a wine jar shape. 18th C. H. 7 cm (2 3/4 in). White glazed bottle with red cracklure in a'Meiping' shape. 19th to early 20th C. H 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in). Richard C.Pearce (1892-1972) purchased the Northern Miners publication in 1916 and helped to chronicle the mining industry in Canada. His father, Lt. Col. Norman was aLieutenant in the navy and traveled across the world. Over this time through his journeys in the Far East he collected Chinese snuff bottles which were later inherited by his son and grandchildren. The collection hasfound a home with the Pearce抯 for nearly a century. Original bills of sale show that many of the snuffs were purchased in 1923 from George Crofts &Co, a well-known collector and philanthropist of Chinese antiques in Toronto. Overall in good condition. Glass stoppers. Please note, the absence of a condition report does not indicate that the lot is in excellent condition.Richard C.Pearce (1892-1972) purchased the Northern Miners publication in 1916 and helped to chronicle the mining industry in Canada. His father, Lt. Col. Norman was a Lieutenant in the navy