A CHINESE EXPORT RED AND GILT LACQUER GAMING BOX AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL COUNTERS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY |

with seven boxes, twelve trays and a large group of pierced mother-of-pearl counters with the Smith crest

Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, probably 'Small Sitting Room / An oriental red lacquer box containing counters, etc.';
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, probably 'Drawing Room / Red lac Pope Joan box and fittings... Engraved mother of pearl counters'

Losses to lacquer. Lock Lacking. Chip at lock site. Repairs to trays. Lid detached. Old marks and scratches throughout. In Country House condition.
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