An antique Chinese gaming counter. Larger than most. Some signs of age as detailed below.
We have many counters listed in both of our Etsy stores. See the links below.
Makers mark / hallmarks: Hand engraved with often similiar but unique engraving as pictured
Sourced: in England
Origin: Chinese
Age: circa 1800-1850’s
Materials: mother of pearl
Size roughly: 2.7 x 0.8 inch or 69 x 20 mm
Condition: in antique condition with signs of previous use, some natural imperfections in the mother of pearl are visible, wear to edges especially corners from handling and play over the centuries, tiny nibbles to edges, some dust / dirt caught in engraving, please see all pictures
Shipped from France