ANTIQUE MAHJONG SUITE CIRCA 1940's CHINESE CHINOISERIE DRAGON DESIGN MUST SEE

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original 1920's Mahjong set with ornately hand carved case in the Chinoiserie taste coupled with the period counter racks and original instructions A very good looking well made and decorative set, I've personally never seen this case before, it is a master class of carving and looks expensive and super decorative in any setting, this is a complete four person suite so it has 148 pieces including 8 blanks, you have a large selection of counters and the racks as mentioned, the racks are decorative with dragons to the back which I've never seen before Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, there may be some age and use related patina marks based on normal use and transport Dimensions of the case Height: 19.5cm Width: 24cm Depth: 17cm All measurements are taken at the widest points. Should you require any additional or more specific measurements, please do not hesitate to ask. If you have any questions, we kindly ask that you contact us before purchasing. About Us Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family business, originally established in Wimbledon, SW19, and now based in Pulborough, West Sussex (RH20). We specialise in sourcing and restoring the finest luxury antique leather seating, alongside a carefully curated collection of antiques and decorative pieces dating from the 16th through to the 20th century. In addition to antiques, we regularly stock pieces from renowned designers and luxury brands, including Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany & Co, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and many others. Condition Please study the detailed photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item's description and condition report. We encourage all prospective buyers to ask any questions before purchasing, as all items are sold as seen and as described. Royal House Antiques cannot accept responsibility for assumptions or interpretations made independently by buyers. If there is any aspect of the listing that requires clarification, we are always happy to assist. As with all genuine antiques, vintage, and period pieces, signs of age and use should be expected. Antique leather furniture...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original box, instructions and smal...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese export Circa 1960's Mahjong set with the original box A very nice suite, it...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original Burr and Burl Amboyna wood box in...

Each gaming piece in this complete 144-tile set is assembled from smooth bovine bone joined to a natural bamboo backing with precise dovetail sliding joints. The bone faces are hand-carved and filled with polychrome pigments in green, red, and blue. The tiles comprise standard suits of circles, bamboos, and character tiles alongside wind honours, dragon tiles, and floral bonus tiles. To cater for international export players, the suit and honour tiles feature subtle incised Arabic numbers and Western compass initials alongside the traditional Chinese calligraphy. Accompanying the playing tiles is a full complement of traditional scoring apparatus and game accessories. A generous bundle of carved bone tally sticks is supplied in the central well, supplemented by four miniature bone dice and a pink circular wind indicator disc. Also retained is the original English-language instruction manual titled 'Directions for Playing the Chinese Game of Four Winds', bearing the imprint of Hip Yam 'Ma Jong' of Hong Kong. The set is housed in an embossed faux-crocodile paper-cloth travelling case secured with a top handle and a nickel-plated sliding latch marked with the 'TRICERATOPS' trade stamp. Inside, the box is lined throughout with deep bottle-green textile and configured with dedicated compartments for the booklet, dice, and scoring counters. The 144 playing tiles rest securely within four matching shallow lift-out trays, each fitted with fabric pull tabs at both ends for convenient removal during play. Manufactured in Hong Kong circa 1920, the set represents the popular export trade that supplied Western drawing...

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Finely carved all-bamboo tiles distinguish this complete Mah Jongg gaming set, produced in China and imported to the United Kingdom by London game publishers H.P. Gibson & Sons, ...