Lot 96

Price Realized:  $57,330
Sunburst Snuff Jar, GVIII-19
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Lot: 96 Sunburst Snuff Jar, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Medium to deep yellowish olive green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 3/8 inches; (some very minor manufacturer's blemishes including onion skin bubbles and potstones). GVIII-19 Exceptionally rare. Exceptionally beautiful. This piece has a real "presence". Fine condition. Purchased from Jacob's in Southwick, Massachusetts for $25.00 in 1952, ex Merritt Vanderbilt collection, Clarissa Vanderbilt Dundon collection.
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000  Minimum bid: $10,000
Price Realized:  $57,330