This listing is for a collection of thirty-four antique Chinese gaming counters. These are mixed designs and sizes. A few have a little damage.
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 mixed: differing sizes – largest 2 inches or 52 mm across
Condition: in antique condition with signs of previous use, a few have some slight damage to edges from handling over the centuries, some imperfections in the mother of pearl are sometimes visible, slight wear to edges visible on some chips, some chips a little grubby from handling over the centuries
Weight: minimal
Discerning features: outstanding work, every piece individually engraved and formed from mother of pearl