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Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1925
Luke Honey Ltd
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Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1925

1900 - 1920
Description

the wooden case with decorative brass mounts and a brass carrying handle, the sliding front panel decorated with Chinese characters, opening to reveal five drawers, containing a set of bamboo and bone-mounted tiles:

-36 Circles (1-9)

-36 Characters (1-9)

-36 Bamboos (1-9)

-16 Winds (N, S, E & W)

-8 Decorative Bonus Tiles

-12 Dragons (4 White (ie blank), 4 Red and 4 Green.

- 4 blank tiles.

A quantity of bone scoring sticks, 4 bone Wind Discs in a bone Ming Pot and four miniature bone Mahjong dice in a miniature wooden box with a sliding lid.

Sold with a 1920s rule book: Mah Jongg How to Play and Score according to the Chinese Rules [SECOND EDITION] 'Arranged by an English Enthusiast of the Game', published by J. Jaques & Son, Ltd, London, EC.

Size: 23.7cm wide, 16.1cm deep, 15.6cm high.

Shipping: Free shipping within the Mainland UK. International buyers outside the UK: Please contact me for a competitive shipping quote.

Stock Reference Number: 2070

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.6cm (6.14")
Width
23.7cm (9.33")
Depth
16.1cm (6.34")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1101016
Dealers Internal Reference
2070
Description
The wooden case with decorative brass mounts and a brass carrying handle, the sliding front panel decorated with Chinese characters, opening to reveal five drawers, containing a set of bamboo and bone-mounted tiles:
fig 1. Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1925
fig 1. Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1925

36 Circles (1-9)

36 Characters (1-9)

36 Bamboos (1-9)

16 Winds (N, S, E & W)

8 Decorative Bonus Tiles

12 Dragons (4 White (ie blank), 4 Red and 4 Green.

4 blank tiles.

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A quantity of bone scoring sticks, 4 bone Wind Discs in a bone Ming Pot and four miniature bone Mahjong dice in a miniature wooden box with a sliding lid.
Luke Honey Ltd
fig 2. Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1925
fig 2. Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1925

Sold with a 1920s rule book: Mah Jongg How to Play and Score according to the Chinese Rules [SECOND EDITION] 'Arranged by an English Enthusiast of the Game', published by J. Jaques & Son, Ltd, London, EC.

fig 3. Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1925
fig 3. Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, Circa 1925

Size: 23.7cm wide, 16.1cm deep, 15.6cm high.

Shipping: Free shipping within the Mainland UK. International buyers outside the UK: Please contact me for a competitive shipping quote.

Stock Reference Number: 2070

Height
15.6cm (6.14")
Width
23.7cm (9.33")
Depth
16.1cm (6.34")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101016
Dealers Internal Ref
2070
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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Luke Honey Ltd
Telephone 020 7450 0914
Location
London
SW8
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lukehoney
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 148
Luke Honey Ltd
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Location: London, SW8, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1925
Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1925
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Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1925
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