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Lot 40

A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER GAMING BOX

19th century, decorated throughout in black and gilt with foliate borders, the lid with the Williams family crest to the centre, the interior with five fitted boxes, each containing numerous mother of pearl gaming counters similarly engraved with the Williams family crest and initialled, the box 7.5cm high x 30cm wide x 26cm deep

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £100 - £200
Hammer price: £650
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

There are a number of small chips and losses to the case and interior boxes, most apparent at corners and edges. There is some light scratching and surface wear throughout. The pieces are largely ok, with again some wear and dirtiness consistent with age and use. 

The counters comprising:

36 x large circles

38 x small circles

15 x rectangular

19 x small oval 

78 x long oval

50 x large rectangular

4 x spare random

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