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A Black Glass Snuff Bottle with Aventurine Inclusions, Venice C.1880
Mark J West
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A Black Glass Snuff Bottle with Aventurine Inclusions, Venice C.1880

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A black glass snuff bottle with aventurine inclusions, Venice c.1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated this Venetian Glass Snuff Bottle to the 1880s.

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SA1188655
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0636
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Description
A black glass snuff bottle with aventurine inclusions, Venice c.1880
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Venetian Glass Snuff Bottle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188655
Dealers Internal Ref
0636
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

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Mark J West is a registered member of BADA 

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A flattened circular black glass snuff bottle featuring metallic copper aventurine inclusions and a twisted narrow neck.
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Archive I A flattened circular black glass snuff bottle featuring metallic copper aventurine inclusions and a twisted narrow neck.

A Black Glass Snuff Bottle with Aventurine Inclusions, Venice C.1880

Archive II A flattened circular black glass snuff bottle featuring metallic copper aventurine inclusions and a twisted narrow neck. View II
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Mark J West

Mark J West
Telephone 07956 117 693
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Surrey
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2016
Items For Sale 147
Mark J West
Mark J West
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Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
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A flattened circular black glass snuff bottle featuring metallic copper aventurine inclusions and a twisted narrow neck.
A black glass snuff bottle with aventurine inclusions, Venice c.1880
Ref: SA1188655
A flattened circular black glass snuff bottle featuring metallic copper aventurine inclusions and a twisted narrow neck.
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Snuff bottles are compact containers created to carry powdered tobacco, gaining widespread international popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Glassmakers in Venice produced artistic variations using specialised decorative techniques for export and collectors.

Aventurine glass is crafted by adding copper or metal oxides to molten glass under a reducing atmosphere, causing metallic crystals to form upon cooling. This process results in shimmering inclusions suspended uniformly throughout dark or translucent glass.

Authentic period pieces display characteristic pontil marks, minor asymmetrical hand-blown irregularities, and distinct Venetian glassmaking recipes. Examining the depth and dispersion of metallic inclusions inside the glass matrix helps verify age and origin.

Place small glass vessels alongside leather-bound books, brass accents, or within a glass display cabinet to capture ambient light. Arranging pieces of varying heights creates an intriguing tabletop vignette.

Dust gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or camel hair brush to avoid scratching the surface. Avoid submerged washing, harsh detergents, or extreme temperature shifts that could stress historic glass structure.
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