Also iban tuntun, tattoo weights from burma, hindu temple. Buy collector s book of snuff bottles 1st edition by bob c. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. This snuff bottle community forum is dedicated to the novice, more experienced, and expert collectors. Youll find a list of items for sale and a description of the types of bottles i buy see to the right. Still, books on chinese snuff bottles are hard to come by.
Chinese rose quartz snuff bottle with two dragons and pearl qing. To include trials, tribulations, identifying, researching, and much more. The bottles that were used daily were those made of hard stones such as jade, agate, and crystal for repeated use and durability. Antique advertising collectors decorate their homes, garages, barns and offices with these pieces. A decent book, though, in my opinion, not worth the price. Items include vintage medicinal bottles and jars, oil bottles, syrup and soda bottles, and general antique advertising glass pieces. It is also easy to use from mobile devices and tablets. In her book she was able to relay her vast experiences in a very easy to read manner. Signed and engraved bovine bone snuff bottle with flowers. Masterpieces of chinese snuff bottles in the national palace. 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. It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or would be collector, both of snuff bottles and other products of chinese craftsmanship. This book should be a must in every snuff bottle collectors. Conceived as precious containers for ground tobacco imported into china, snuff bottles were initially made for the emperor and the court, and eventually produced in much greater quantities for a public who enjoyed their functionality as well as their display as symbols of status.
Cassie wright, porn priestess, intends to cap her legendary career by breaking the world record for serial fornication on camera, with six hundred men. Antique advertising antique bottles and jars free price. My focus is on low to moderate priced bottles that are within reach of most. Stevens 1976, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Snuff bottles have fascinated western and asian collectors since they were first produced in china in the early part of the 18th century. The international chinese snuff bottle society website has a fresh new look and colour scheme. The other thing is to get in touch with collectors and. Oregon bottle collectors association obca is a nonprofit organization devoted to the collecting, researching, and preserving of old bottles, jars, and related items. A magazine for the collector and student of chinese snuff bottles author hugh m. There are so many excellent full colour photographs of a wide variety of chinese snuff bottles accompanied by an easy to read text. It is written by an authority who appears to be an elitist and obviously not downtoearth enough to even consider collecting anything but antiques. Through her illustrations and numerous color photographs a collector can easily follow a path to making the right decisions in recognizing good chinese snuff bottles. This website covers the types of materials used to make snuff bottles as well as a brief discussion of their history. Bottles collector of snuff bottles, a businessman, or just a web surfer coming here by chance.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The bible for bitters collectors, this is a complete rewrite of the original for bitters only book. Federation of historical bottle collectors fohbc site. Chinese snuff bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of chinese art. Snuff is a novel by chuck palahniuk that was released on may 20, 2008. Features snuff bottles from the collection of edward choat odell, founder and president of the international chinese snuff bottle society. All the skills and ingenuity of the chinese artisans were lavished upon the production of these tiny bottles, making them preeminent representatives. A snuff bottle bibliography will be posted, which we will add to as new books appear. Chester beatty collection of snuff bottles diatrope books. I found this book as an early collector of chinese snuff bottles, and i certainly do not think there. Collectible miniature bottles 1900now for sale ebay.
Its not clear how snuff, what we know as powdered tobacco, first made it to china in the early to. A precious memento, a message, or perhaps a single shot of your favorite spirit. Fohbc virtual museum of historical bottles and glass. They have also coauthored a larger volume, chinese snuff bottles, a guide to addictive miniatures schiffer, 2002. Formatbinding paperback book condition used good jacket condition no jacket binding paperback publisher chinese snuff bottles date published 1966 keywords snuff bottles,porcelain bookseller catalogs asian art. Read about manufacturers marks and how to identify a bottle by the mark. Use the sites alphabetical listing of manufacturers marks and their descriptions to. The water, pine and stone retreat collection of snuff bottles. This book is produced in japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. 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.
This site was created in 1998 by danielle kreeger to sell, trade and buy early american utilitarian glassware. Maurice is still alive at 100 and we are honoured that his son anthony has consigned this important and impressive collection to amanda addams auctions send us your email address to join our auction. In the united states, however, the oldest bottles were actually ceramic vessels produced by indigenous groups. Sand or silica, sodium carbonate, and lime, also known as calcium oxide. The other book is lilla perrys book, which is called chinese snuff bottles. The mary and george bloch collection volume 6 arts of the fire. Lot 253, group of 5 snuff bottles, 19th20th century, waddingtons june. Lilla perry was well acquainted with all the major snuff bottle collectors of her time. 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. The collector s book of snuff bottles by stevens, bob c. Below you will find a free auction based price guide for antique bottles and jars. For the unfamiliar, a condensed overview of chinese history, complementing an introduction to the miniaturized art of chinese snuff bottles signed by fast, phyllis boots and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Features the chester beatty collection of snuff bottles. It gave me the insight, history and breadth of knowledge that i was looking for.
The one book that any new collector should get a hold of is bob stevens snuff bottle book, the collector s book of snuff bottles. About the author trevor cornforth and nathan cheung are each both enthusiastic snuff bottle collectors and respected antiques dealers with separate shops in westcliff on sea, essex, u. Bottle collector s book by bob ferraro bottles and bottle collecting album series, volume 6 by a. See what these miniature splendors are selling for. Here you will learn about the history of chinese snuff bottle and how the inside painting snuff bottle is made. Today, the orientalia market objects of asian origin is very active and snuff bottles range widely in size, quality, materials, and value. We will scan in old, difficult to find publications on snuff bottles so that they are accessible to all, and, eventually, perhaps even aspire to having all known works of merit on the subject included, but i shall be longdead by then. This book should be a must in every snuff bottle collectors armament.
Chinese or tibetan old book similar to karma sutra good condition. View auction details, art exhibitions and online catalogues. I thoroughjy recommend this book to any snuff bottle collector as both a bible and also a good guide for newcomers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christies the hildegard schonfeld collection of fine chinese snuff bottles auction catalog no. The adventures and studies of a collector by lilla s. The thal collection of chinese snuff bottles by chen, jennifer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Collecting chinese snuff bottles public group facebook. I found this book as an early collector of chinese snuff bottles, and i certainly do not think there could be a better source book for either early or indeed continuing collectors. The book is written not only for the beginner but is also very helpful to the avid collector.
Like modern glassware, ancient bottles relied on three basic ingredients. Europeans brought their knowledge of glassmaking to north america and began crafting their own glass bottles in the mid17th century. Topics are intended to cover all aspects and types of bottle collecting. Valuable guidance for potential collectors of snuff bottles. Moss, hugh, victor graham, ka bo tsang, the art of the chinese snuff bottle, new york and tokyo. Chinese snuff bottles 605 words all about antique hard stone chinese snuff bottles that are described as well hollowed out and the most amazing stone snuff bottles that are so wonderfully hollowed out, that they will float in water. Antique chinese blue yellow red black white enamel panda bear snuff bottle.