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Two Peking Glass Snuff Bottles, 19th Century, tallest height 2.5" — 6.4 cm. (2 Pieces)
加拿大 北京时间
2017年06月16日 开拍 / 2017年06月16日 截止委托
拍品描述
TWO PEKING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES, 19TH CENTURY One of deep brown glass with an iridescent amber dust flecked throughout, with a jadeite stopper. The second bottle of white glass with deep pink organic splashes throughout, with an amber stopper, missing scoops, minor losses, overall in good condition, tallest height 2.5" — 6.4 cm. Provenance: The Snuff Bottle Collection of Dr. Leslie and Dr. Janet Kilborn (lot 164-204) The eldest child of accomplished Drs. Omar and Retta Kilborn, Leslie Gifford Kilborn was born in 1895 in Kiating, West China. He enrolled at Victoria College in 1913, studying Physiology and Microbiology, and graduated in 1917 with First Class Honours and Victoria’s Silver Medal in the Sciences. He pursued further studies at the University of Toronto, earning an M.A. in Physiology in 1918, an M.D. in 1921, and a Ph.D. in 1928. In 1921 Leslie married Dr. Janet McClure, the daughter of pioneer missionaries of the Canadian Presbyterian Mission in North China. After marrying, they sailed to West China in the fall of 1921, spending their first eighteen months studying Chinese in Pengshien. In 1923, they began their careers with West China Union University. Leslie was a professor of Physiology and Biochemistry, and Janet taught Pediatric Medicine and medical English, while also overseeing the WCUU eye hospital. Leslie and Janet had four children – Robert, Mary, Frances and Jean – all of whom were born in China. Janet died in 1945, and two years later Leslie married Jean E. Miller, a W.M.S. doctor with a specialization in anaesthesia. During his career at West China Union University, Leslie held several administrative roles. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine form 1936-1947, and Director of the College of Medicine and Dentistry from 1939-1950. Throughout these years he was also active in medical research, publishing scientific articles and monographs, and also serving on the editorial boards of medical journals. Leslie and Jean lived under the Communist government from December 1949 until March 1952. During the Sino-Japanese war, staff and students from several universities were forced to flee. Many sought refuge at the campus of West China Union University, and the Kilborns were integral in facilitating their accommodation. In 1952 Leslie and Jean left for Hong Kong, where they took up academic appointments at the University of Hong Kong. In April 1965, Victoria College conferred a Doctorate of Sacred Letters (D. Lit S.) on Leslie. He died on June 23, 1967. The Kilborns’ legacy is one of pioneering medical excellence and a passionate commitment to education. This collection of snuff bottles, amassed during their time in China, is a physical remembrance of their profound devotion to a country and people they dedicated their service to. Note: A similar pink-splashed bottle was sold at Christie’s New York as part of The Ruth and Carl Barron Collection of Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles: Part I, September 16, 2015, lot 239 Estimate: $300—500

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拍品估价:300 - 500 加元 起拍价格:300 加元  买家佣金: 23.00% 服务费:本专场服务费按成交价(含佣金)的1.5%收取,最低200元

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