Please read first, most of the items i sell are either antique or old items, please accept that they are old and do usually have wear and tear of some description. I will do my best to describe any faults or wear and tear but it would be impossible to fit every little impurity in, thank you for reading and good luck.



We would like to offer for your consideration this

Description
Antique Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters
Two has small chips and one has corner missing, see pictures

  • Origin: These were typically hand-carved in Canton (Guangzhou), China, specifically for the European market during the 18th and 19th centuries.
  • Usage: They were used in card games like Ombre, Quadrille, and Pope Joan for bidding and scoring before modern plastic chips existed.
  • Production Era: Most sets were produced between 1720 and 1840. Their production declined after 1840 when new card games became popular and manufacturing costs rose.


This item is from a smoke free home

Please see pictures for more details as they provide part of the description or email me if unsure i will always answer 
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RM TRACKED 48.............£2.70 Packing Materials........ £0.95 Total.......£3.65



Packing Information - Item  15 g Packing  91 g Total = 106 g (large letter box) SMALL PARCEL

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