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snuff bottle
snuff bottle

snuff bottle

Object NameSnuff Bottle and Stopper Spoon
Made FromPlastic, Polyester Resin, Brass, Jade (?), Cork
TechniqueCast, Molded, Assembled
SizeOverall H: 7.8 cm, W: 4.1 cm, D: 2.6 cm
Accession Number2000.7.62
Credit LineBequest of Caroline L. Jossem in memory of her husband, Bert Jossem
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Descriptiona) plastic (probably), polyester, resin, brass; cast; flattened inverted baluster shape with cylindrical neck and brass washer for rim, oval base covered by thin piece of brass with oriental characters of one running horse and standing horse in landscapes; b) jade (?), brass, cork, plastic; plastic molded, rest assembled; dome-shaped piece of green jade (?), stone (?) with dark green inclusions, thin brass dish, tapering cork seal with cylindrical plastic spoon in center.
Provenance
Source Estate of Caroline L. Jossem - 2000-07-26
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T. G. Hawkes & Company
1920-1940
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Corning Inc.
probably 1970-1989
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Robert W. Ebendorf
1990
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Robert W. Ebendorf
1990
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Robert W. Ebendorf
1990