Summer Auction 2017 - August 5 7/15/2017 LOT #
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White Jade Carved Melon Snuff Bottle Chinese white jade snuff bottle, relief carved with melon or other fruit and leaves, 2 1/4" H. Late Qing/early Republic Period. Provenance: Nashville, Tennessee estate. Condition: Coral stopper lacks spoon and may not be original to the bottle. 400.00 - 450.00
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2 Enamel Snuff Bottles, inc. Qianlong Two (2) Chinese snuff bottles with enamel decoration. 1st item: Cloisonne snuff bottle, Qianlong form with pear shaped body, floral decoration to body and matching lid. 3" H. Possibly 18th century. 2nd item: Enamel on copper snuff bottle, flattened shouldered form with vignettes of two women in a landscape. 2 1/2" H. 19th century. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: 1st item: Very good condition, lid will not come off. 2nd item: 4 chips, largest 1/2", some damage along foot, lacking end of spoon. 300.00 - 400.00
2 Chinese Jade & Gilt Bronze Belt Ornaments Two (2) Chinese Jade and Gilt Bronze Belt Ornaments. 1st item: Chinese carved celadon jade and gilt bronze belt ornament with chilong dragon motif and pierced foliate decoration to the back. 2 1/2" L x 2" W. 2nd item: Chinese carved pale celadon jade and gilt bronze belt ornament with pierced jade bird and foliate decoration and engraved foliate decoration to the back. 2 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. Both Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. Condition: Both items excellent condition. Note: 1st item has a metal reinforcement plate between the pierced bronze buckle back and jade that may be visible in photos. 600.00 - 800.00
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3 Chinese Agate and Gilt Bronze Belt Buckles Three (3) Chinese agate and gilt bronze belt ornaments, each with blue centers, inset into bronze bases. Ranging in size from 3 3/8" L to 5 1/2" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. Condition: All very good condition. 600.00 800.00
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3 Chinese Quartz, Agate & Gilt Bronze Belt Buckles Three (3) Chinese quartz, agate and gilt bronze belt ornaments, two (2) with pink and green stones inset into filigree and pierced gilt bronze bases, one (1) with single inset stone and raised foliate gilt bronze base. Ranging in size from 1 1/2" L to 3 5/8" L. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. Condition: All very good condition. 600.00 800.00
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2 Chinese Carved Jade Belt Ornaments Two (2) Chinese Carved Jade Belt Ornaments. 1st item: Chinese carved grey jade belt ornament, lattice and floral design with double Longevity symbols. 2 3/4" L x 1 5/8" D. 2nd item: Chinese celadon jade belt ornament with inset cabochon carnelian and engraved foliate designs to the front, chilong dragon hook. 1 3/4" L x 1 1/4" D. Both late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private West Tennessee collection. Condition: Both excellent condition. 500.00 700.00