Here on offer are 3 antique
Chinese engraved mother of pearl gaming counters, with finely engraved
details on both sides.
On the front of the round counter,
is a landscape containing a temple framed by a finely worked border. The reverse has a pretty lattice design. It measures 28mm in diameter and is free of damage.
The other two counters are rectangular in shape, each feature a single central blossom in a hatched frame. The design is repeated on the reverse. The Longer of the two measures 49mm by 13mm and is free of damage. The last one measures 34mm by 23mm, one side has a superficial crack, the counter is stable and secure.
I am told these counters
date from the 19th Century and were made by a craftsmen with a burin or graver
tool, possibly for a wealthy Englishman travelling abroad.
These antique gaming
counters are in great condition with fine detailing still intact. Each counter is made from thick mother of pearl close to 1mm thick.
A wonderful addition for
any collector
Please see my pictures for detail of the condition.
Thanks
for Looking and Happy Bidding!
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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