A pair of Chinese rock crystal spheres, on carved hardwood stands the spheres late qing dynasty The stands in the form of stylized lotus, on tapered standard, the base with scroll feet. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate from the Gemological Institute of America, dated November 4, 1976, stating that the one sphere tested is rock crystal quartz. Approx. Dia: 3 5/8 in.; 9.12cm; stands without spheres 7 1/4 in., 18.5cm PROVENANCE: T. R. Hanff, Philadelphia Acquired from the widow of Hanff, by the present owner, circa 1976