Here on offer is a gorgeous antique Chinese engraved and pierced mother of pearl gaming counter, from the late 1800s or early 1900s.

The counter has been completed with finely engraved details on both sides and framed with an engraved border. The front and back of the counter have a cameo featuring a scholar in an oriental garden. It has been pierced to act as a fob or possibly a pendant.

Dating from the 19th Century, these counters were made by a craftsman with a burin or graver tool, working the mother of pearl, possibly for a wealthy Englishman travelling abroad.

This beautiful gaming counter is offered in good antique condition with fine detailing still intact and is without damage. It measures about 2.8cm in diameter.

A wonderful addition for any collector

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition.

Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!

Please ask if you would like me to look at cheaper delivery services. I am always happy to combine postage, all I ask if you let me know if you are bidding on more than one item within a few days of each other. I will pack and weigh the items together and get the best possible price that I can, sometimes weight or value might dictate that I send multiple parcels to get a better value for you