THREE TRANSPARENT GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

the first of red glass with faceted shape, four-character Yongzheng mark on the base; the second of blue glass in cylindrical shape with rounded shoulders, the third of green glass, with faceted shape and chilong roundel on each main side, the base of the second and third bottles each incised with a four-character Qianlong mark

The first bottle: Jana Volf Collection, prior to 2005.
The second bottle: Collection of Erik Hancock (according to label).

The red glass bottle has a minute nick to the mouth rim and is in good overall condition. The blue bottle has some impurities in the glass inherent during manufacture and is in good overall condition. The spoons for these two bottle have been removed. The green bottle has a minute nick to the mouth rim and a few minute nicks to the edges of the facets, and is in good overall condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.