Red Cloisonne Snuff Bottle Bird Of Paradise

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kraftblue, Sep 10, 2016.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    This bottle stands 3 1/4" tall. The spoon is attached to the lid. Bottom is unmarked. Is this a repro?

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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    This looks newer to me.

    New snuff bottles are not bottles at all. They are only hollow enough for the spoon to go in. Sort of like a mini test tube. Old snuff bottles were hollow like bottles would be.
    I didn't describe that very well, hope it makes sense and you understand what I am trying to say.
     
  3. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Clutter. The whole think is hollow inside. Maybe I will consign it.
     
  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is only newer stone (jade, etc.) snuff bottles that are not completely hollowed out, although good quality stone ones still are.
    Since this is a cloisonné snuff bottle, it is hollow cast bronze or brass.
    The spoon looks 1950's to me. Lovely bird, probably a phoenix.
    Although recent cloisonné bottles are not nearly as valuable as 18th-19th century ones, they are still snuff bottles and budding collectors will certainly be interested.
     
  5. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Any...will work on getting it listed and see where it goes.
     
  6. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the clarification. Makes sense.
     
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