TWO OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
One with flowers and birds in red overlay on clear glass. 19th C. H. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in).
One with opaque black overlay on clear ground, with pink tone from the interior wall. Flowers on both sides. 19th to early 20th C
TWO OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
One with flowers and birds in red overlay on clear glass. 19th C. H. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in).
One with opaque black overlay on clear ground, with pink tone from the interior wall. Flowers on both sides. 19th to early 20th C One with flowers and birds in red overlay on clear glass. 19th C. H. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in). One with opaque black overlay on clear ground, with pink tone from the interior wall. Flowers onboth sides. 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 a Lieutenant in thenavy 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. Please note, the absence of a condition report does not indicate that the lot is in excellent condition. Buyers are responsibleRichard 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