A SILVER AND JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, QING China, 1644-1912. The cylindric bottle is made of massive silver and finely embellished with turquoise and coral beads, and a circular belt of celadon jade carved with a basket weave pattern. The matching stopper bears a French silver hall mark. Matching silver stopper and spoon. Condition: Superb condition with only minor wear and traces of use. Provenance: From a French private collection. Collector inventory number "369" painted to base. Weight: 92.1 g including stopper. Dimensions: Height including stopper 77 mm. Diameter neck 20 mm and mouth 8 mm.