A Chinese gilt-decorated lacquer games box, mid 19th century...

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214 - A Chinese gilt-decorated lacquer games box, mid 19th century, typically decorated with figures amid ...

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A Chinese gilt-decorated lacquer games box, mid 19th century, typically decorated with figures amid pavilions and trees, the interior fitted with similarly decorated boxes and gaming trays containing a large collection of Cantonese carved and engraved mother-of-pearl gaming counters, 37. 5 cm wide

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Top one corner with slight shrinkage; base similarly with signs of light shrinkage at corners; interior covers good; pearl counters generally good; all four claw feet with grazes and are marginally incomplete.

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Auction Date:

28th Jun 22 at 9:30am BST