THE COLLECTIONS OF JANET & JACK THORNTON
Wednesday, 12 - Monday, 24 November 2025

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An 18thC multiple boxed set of approximately 310 bespoke engraved Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, housed in a square lidded box holding five further boxes, each gold lacquered and monogrammed 'FS' to the lids, circa 1790

Estimate $1,500 - $3,000
Realised: $1,100 plus premium

Lot Details

containing various oblong and circular counters, each engraved with florals and a conforming monogram. The outer box with some faults. 290 x 270 x 60mm. Along with a book on Chinese Counters by Bill Neal. Provenance: purchased 2016 at Cordy's. Part of a 1969 English estate distribution bequeathed to New Zealand family members.

An 18thC multiple boxed set of approximately 310 bespoke engraved Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, housed in a square lidded box holding five further boxes, each gold lacquered and monogrammed 'FS' to the lids, circa 1790 Image 1++
An 18thC multiple boxed set of approximately 310 bespoke engraved Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, housed in a square lidded box holding five further boxes, each gold lacquered and monogrammed 'FS' to the lids, circa 1790 Image 1++
An 18thC multiple boxed set of approximately 310 bespoke engraved Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, housed in a square lidded box holding five further boxes, each gold lacquered and monogrammed 'FS' to the lids, circa 1790 Image 1++