Two pink tourmaline snuff bottles, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The first bottle is of flattened form with tapered sides and is carved with nine bats, two of which are supporting a coin between their wings. The second bottle is of double gourd form with two smaller double gourds amongst leafy tendrils carved in high relief; both with stoppers, one with coral section. The largest, 2 ? in. (6 cm.) high. Estimate £5,000 – £8,000 ($8,405 - $13,448)

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/