The collector's book of snuff bottles

Antique bottle collectors haven welcome to the leading educational internet site for finding, buying, selling and learning about antique bottles. Bibliographic references citation, noteabstract, nal no white, helen. Most snuff bottles do not measure more than 2 12 inches high and are made of amber, jade, ivory or cinnabar. The other book is lilla perrys book, which is called chinese snuff bottles. A collector s handbook of miniature perfume bottles. Chinese snuff bottles, hong kong and new york, 1994, pl. The famous snuff bottle collector emily byrne curtis had a clear glass ring painted on the inside with butterflies and flowers to match one of her insidepainted snuff bottles. The collectors book of snuff bottles unknown binding january 1, 1994 4. Dec 10, 2016 once indispensable cult objects of everyday enjoyment, the small works of art from the pants pocket today are collectors items highly searched after see more ideas about perfume bottles, bottle box and bottle. Stevens, a california court reporter who retired to japan in 1969 and wrote the collector s book on snuff. The inside of her ring is lined with silver to protect the painting. Learn about the specialized world of collecting chinese snuff bottles. Exerpts from a collector s book of chinese snuff bottles by bob stevens.

Pictorial price guide with history collecting lalique. Soon, delicately handcrafted and ornate snuff bottles were a wildly popular symbol of status in the imperial courttobacco, imported from the new world, was prohibitively expensive for most commoners. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Siy books about snuff bottles auktionshaus lempertz. Exerpts from a collectors book of chinese snuff bottles by bob stevens. Stevens, the collector s book of snuff bottles, new york, 1976, no. Highly collectable items today, this book explains their allure, with chapters on materials used glass, jade, quartz and the motifs and painting styles that decorate some exteriors. A couple of these bottles have dates placing them in the 1890 s. Collectors book of snuff bottles check price on amazon description.

To be offered next week are more than 270 bottles and dishes collected by the late mr. Buy collectors book of snuff bottles 1st edition by bob c. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new collectors for reliable and useful reference on the subject. Questions on collectors book of snuff bottles 1 2 3. It may have arrived via traders from portugal or russia, or it could have been brought by invading manchus.

Enameled bottles from this period or sooner, said snuff bottle collector vincent fausone, jr. Stevens, chinese painting as seen through snuff bottles, arts of asia, janfeb 1982, p. The art of the chinese snuff bottle part i worthwhile. The collection also includes some items from the famous erik hancock collection and those illustrated in bob stevens collectors book of snuff bottles. Another has china inscribed on the bottom which would also be consistent for this time period.

Collectors book of snuff bottles by stevens, bob c. These snuff bottles thus had very western themes, and are today very. The water, pine and stone retreat collection of snuff bottles. Chinese snuff bottles for sale at online auction modern. Bob steven s book the collector s book of snuff bottles has a ma shaoxuan bottle plate 863 which he dates as c.

The collectors book of snuff bottles by bob c stevens. Kleiner, chinese snuff bottles from the collection of mary and george bloch, no. Snuff bottle news newspapers books scholar jstor june 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. There have been many informative books on snuff bottles published in the last 20 years, filled with useful attribution information as well as. Carol michaelson, the use of archaism as a decorative motif in snuff bottles, journal of the international chinese snuff bottle society, winter 2000, p. Snuff bottle, glass painted in coloured enamels, beijing, china, qing dynasty, qianlong reign period, 17361795. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new.

Snuff bottle of flattened, rounded, rectangular form, carved on one side in low relief with branches of blossoming prunus and buds issuing from pierced rockwork, beside a fourcharacter relief inscription, jing guan shang wan, peacefully observing and enjoying, with cylindrical neck and oval footrim, the stone pure white. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles, new york, 1976, no. An insidepainted boys at play crystal snuff bottle, signed ye zhongsan, beijingrock crystal, of almost flawless clarity. Stevens, the collector s book of snuff bottles, new york and tokyo, 1976, no.

Sothebys, new york, important chinese snuff bottles, from the mei ling collection, 15 march 1984, lot 208. Extensive collection of inside painted snuff bottles. Snuff bottles in the american museum of natural history collection. The variation in size of the pebbles sets up an attractive counterpoint to the beige matrix and the combination of shapes and sizes creates a strong design that compliments the simple and tactile form. China, beijing, dated 1928signed by ye zhongsan 1865 1945, one of the most prolific snuff bottle painters of the era, the skillfully executed work shows a continuous scene of boys playing blindmans buff in a garden edged with ornamental rocks and trees, on. This book is produced in tokyo japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Moreover, it includes extensive bibliography useful for further research.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy collector s book of snuff bottles 1st edition by bob c. Stevens this exquisite volume covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discussed the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. Stevens, the collector s book of snuff bottles, no. A collectors handbook of miniature perfume bottles. Collector s book of snuff bottles by stevens, bob c. Leung at the 1974 canton trade fair a new school of inside painting made its appearance. The wonderful world of collecting perfume bottles second ed by jane flanagan. Apr 26, 2020 snuff bottle, glass painted in coloured enamels, beijing, china, qing dynasty, qianlong reign period, 17361795.

The joe grimberg collection of chinese snuff bottles auction at sothebys september 14,2010 has 189 outstanding small vials in a variety of materials and designs. Including many photographic examples that reveal the variety of. Still, books on chinese snuff bottles are hard to come by. The paktong bottle is illustrated in bob stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles, weatherhill 1976, no. Despite this, chinese snuff bottles continue to be in production and are common collectors items to be proudly displayed. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. The mary and george bloch collection volume 6 arts of the fire. Stevens 1976, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles, nos. The one book that any new collector should get a hold of is bob stevens snuff bottle book, the collectors book of snuff bottles. Weitere informationen zu diesem verkaufer verkaufer kontaktieren 14.

Important chinese snuff bottles from the mack collection, london, 2000, cat. Snuff bottle collector this web site is a labor of love as an expression of gratitude to and admiration for a group of artists and craftsmen whose concentrated, patient works deserve a world audience. A decent book, though, in my opinion, not worth the price. What we do know is that once the members of imperial court caught a. Its not clear how snuff, what we know as powdered tobacco, first made it to china in the early to mid1600s. Chinese snuff bottles from bonhams private american. Mar 19, 1982 to be offered next week are more than 270 bottles and dishes collected by the late mr. Snuff bottles provided a new medium for chinese craftsmen to demonstrate their artistry. Carved, painted, or decorated snuff bottles show the exquisite taste and workmanship of asian artisans. It is written by an authority who appears to be an elitist and obviously not downtoearth enough to even consider collecting anything but antiques. Holden, rivers and mountains far from the world, the rachelle r holden collection, a personal commentary, new york, 1994, in slip cover. Weatherhill, 1976 snuff boxes and bottles 312 pages. For a similar inverted faces porcelain bottle see ibid, no.

During the yongzheng and qianlong periods, the jesuits taught chinese artisans to enamel on metal or glass. If you want to learn more about a particular category of bottle, or simply find out how much is my old bottle worth. This book is produced in japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Stevens, part iii, 25 june 1982, lot 243 published. Bamboo publishing ltd in association with the victoria and albert museum, 1992. The collectors book of snuff bottles currently unavailable.

Sothebys, new york, fine and important chinese snuff bottles from the collection of bob c. Despite this, chinese snuff bottles continue to be in production and are common collector s items to be proudly displayed. Mar 22, 2007 the adventures and studies of a collector, p. Stevens, a california court reporter who retired to japan in 1969 and wrote the collectors book on snuff. Apr 11, 2019 the referred to as a starting point which i have streamlined is found in bob c. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals.

Cocacola memorabilia the collectors corner collectible beer trays a schiffer book for collectors collectible miniature perfume bottles collecting barber bottles. This website covers the types of materials used to make snuff bottles as well as a brief discussion of their history. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles, new york and tokyo, 1976, no. The book is produced in japan with the same high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. The referred to as a starting point which i have streamlined is found in bob c. Snuff bottles article revised 705, 714 far east gallery. After smoking was prohibited in the 17th century, the chinese began using snuff as medicine, producing. They typically have tiny spoons attached to the cork stopper top for ease of scooping the snuff.

Collectors book of snuff bottles hardcover 1 sep 1976 by bob c. Ma zengshan, insidepainted snuff bottle artist ma shaoxuan 18671936. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles,1976,198. Read about manufacturers marks and how to identify a bottle by the mark. The variation in size of the pebbles sets up an attractive counterpoint to the beige matrix and the combination of shapes and sizes creates a. I expect all these bottles fall in the range from 18901905. For the upper crust of chinese society, a snuff bottle was the equivalent of a rolex watch. Stevens, the collector s book of snuff bottles, nos. The adventures and studies of a collector by lilla s. Snuff bottles were used by the chinese, mongolians during the qing dynasty to contain. Detailsafter smoking was prohibited in the 17th century, the chinese began using snuff as medicine, producing special bottles for its storage.