Antique Chinese Peking Glass White With Blue Organic Floral Snuff Bottle 1898-1920

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This marvelous antique bottle is created in gorgeous white with royal blue Peking glass, a process in which the artist … more This marvelous antique bottle is created in gorgeous white with royal blue Peking glass, a process in which the artist covers the white hand-blown bottle with a layer of royal blue glass. The artist then grinds away the blue to create a beautiful organic floral plant pattern. The top is a beautiful coral colored glass, set into brass with the inside of the top is stamped "CHINA." this mark was used between 1890-1920 for all items to be imported to the United States, per the U Stamp Act of 1984. Measurements for this fabulous creation are: Height from top to bottom=3 inches, Width side to side at widest=2-1/4 inches. Depth from front to back=1-1/4 inches. This marvelous Chinese glass snuff bottle has been well cared for, gently displayed and is in excellent antique condition, free from chips, cracks or other imperfections. The snuff bottle top lid is missing its spoon. The blue surrounding the top appears with some wear in spots. It is the perfect addition to your snuff bottle collection, particularly if you like the very artist Peking glass. less