Vintage Kalahari Jasper Snuff Bottle

Vintage Kalahari Jasper Snuff Bottle

The exotic name Kalahari Jasper is given to this sand like colors of the stone on account of its resemblance to the sand of the Kalahari desert. The bottle has a flattened oblong shape tapering to a small raised oval foot. its short neck rises from sloping shoulders to a flat top with a small round opening. Its cap is made of the same jasper with a lighter color which provides a sharp contrast. It has a black collar and the stopper is made of wood attached to a wood stained bone spoon. The cap is specially made for the bottle and it has a nice snap when it closes. The surface of the bottle is very smooth and it feels good in the hand.

Dating : post 1970''s

Dimensions: 1.75 inches wide x .5 inches deep x 3.25 inches high

Condition: in almost new condition