This listing is for a mixed shaped collection of seventy antique Chinese gaming counters. Different shapes but all bearing the same design. All from the same original set. Box is a later addition circa 1950’s
Makers mark / hallmarks: Hand engraved individually
Sourced: in England
Origin: Chinese
Age: circa 1850’s
Materials: mother of pearl
Size mixed: circular chips 27mm or just over 1 inch across
Condition: in antique condition with signs of previous use, some natural imperfections in the mother of pearl are sometimes visible, slight wear and nibbles to edges visible on some chips, a little grubby from handling over the centuries
Weight: 670g
Discerning features: outstanding work, every piece individually engraved and formed from mother of pearl