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Lot 422

A CHINESE TROUSSE SET

late Qing dynasty, comprising a jade handled knife and two bone chopsticks in a carved wood and metal mounted scabbard, 29.5cm high overall

Provenance: The collection of Elisabeth Severance Prentiss (1865-1944) and thence by descent.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
Hammer price: £800
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The scabbard is worn with small damages to the wood apparent. The metal elements are tarnished and the mounts are loose. The fabric is worn and marked. The knife has a tarnished blade that is loose to the hilt. The handle is worn and marked. Both chopsticks are marked, one chopstick is likely associated. 

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