? (1776) Martin

Lot 13: Property of Dr. Martin Roshco

Name: Property of Dr. Martin Roshco
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: ea27dc1fd7

Est: $1,500 USD - $2,500 USDSold:

BonhamsNew York, NY, USMarch 20, 2012

Item Overview

Description

1780-1850
Of flattened circular shape with a continuous ribbed and fluted edge, flat lip and circular recessed foot, each side carved in imitation of an "eight real" silver coin, the front with a profile portrait, the verso a coat of arms.
2in (5.2cm)high

Artist or Maker

? (1776) Martin

Notes

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Provenance:
Asiantiques, 1995

Several rock crystal and glass Spanish coin form bottles have come to auction in recent years. In Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of George and Mary Bloch, p. 97, Robert Kleiner notes the use of Spanish currency in Chinese ports during the height of the China trade. See also Hugh Moss Chinese snuff bottles of the silica or quartz group, p. 75.

Auction Details

Chinese Snuff Bottles

Bonhams

March 20, 2012, 12:00 PM EST

580 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, US

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