A CHINESE EXPORT GILT AND BLACK LACQUER GAMES BOX
Early 19th century
Of octagonal form, raised on four paw feet, the cover gilt and painted with a figurative panel around a crest, framed by pairs of dragons chasing flaming pearls, the border and sides with further figurative panels, the interior with seven lidded compartments and twelve trays and including approx. 168 mother of pearl counters of two types each with the same bird crest, 38cm wide by 30.5cm deep
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£400 - £600
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Hammer price:
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£1,600 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
One of the paw feet has broken off but is available. The bracket above the foot is lacking. All the feet have later screws attaching them to the base. Two of the paw feet have chips. Otherwise some overall wear, cracks and chips to the lacquer.
Mother of pearl counters. These are of two types. A thicker type engraved with figures in landscapes on one side and birds on the reverse around the crest. These are made up of 41 long rectangular counters, 10 short rectangular counters and 21 circular counters. Overall these are in very good condition. Thinner type- these are engraved on one side with a single figure and on the reverse with flowers around the central crest. These comprise of 62 long rectangular, 10 short rectangular and 24 circular counters. These are in overall good condition with some light wear in places.
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