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Chinese Snuff Bottle | Asian Antiques1583 of 2001 |  |  |
Posted 2 years ago
ThriftyGypsy
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Found this at a flea market. I think that it is a snuff bottle. I think it is old but not really sure. Does anyone have any idea how to date one of these bottles ? I think it is pretty cool, no matter how old it is. Thanks for looking !
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Snuff BottlesIt's not clear how snuff, what we know as powdered tobacco, first made it t…
Thanks Fishka for liking.
This has artistic class.
Thanks for the comment Ilikeart. From what I understand , it was painted on the inside. It was called reverse paint I think.
Thanks BELLIN68 for the "love" on my snuff bottle. I am still doing research on it, trying to find more information. Thanks , Thrifty Gypsy
Hi BELLIN68, I have searched all over the bottle with a magnifying glass and could find no signatures or marks aywhere on it. It definitely looks old, and has the reverse style painting. I have also not seen anoyher on like it. Thanks for the question, and idea ! Thrifty Gypsy
Sorry for the spelling errors, did not proof read before sending, lol.
ThanksAR8jason ! That is good information to know !
AR8jason, Have you ever seen any of these snuff bottles that you thought were old ? Was there something about it that told you it was. The guy that sold me this one swore that it was an antique. As cheap as I got it, I should have known that it was not the real deal. I appreciate your help, it seems like you have a good knowledge database on a lot of different items. I have been reading and talking to people to try and increase what I know. I usually take notes when I come across something I did'nt know. This is really a great site for people that like old things from the past, and I definitely do. Thanks for all your comments. Thrifty Gypsy
AR8Jason, That is pretty cool!! I now know where to go when everybody else is stumped. That is definitely knowledge that takes years to build up. Many thanks, and I will talk to you later for sure. Thrifty Gypsy