A Chinese early 20th century Mahjong set
A Chinese early 20th century Mahjong set, with panelled sliding front revealing five drawers enclosing bone and bamboo pieces, with a book of 'Directions of Playing' by Wing Fat Cheung, Hong Kong, 24.5cm wide
Condition Report:
Some of the Chinese characters have losses to the green in-filling on front sliding panel, with a long crack down one side with associated loss. Triangular shaped loss to front corner, losses to the edges at front that hold the sliding panel in place. Ware to box and drawers. Bottom drawer lacking handle, Wear to leather handles, overall the counters and other accessories are in reasonable order, there is some typical wear and some minor discolouration overall.
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A Chinese early 20th century Mahjong set, with panelled sliding front revealing five drawers enclosing bone and bamboo pieces, with a book of 'Directions of Playing' by Wing Fat Cheung, Hong Kong, 24.5cm wide
Condition Report:
Some of the Chinese characters have losses to the green in-filling on front sliding panel, with a long crack down one side with associated loss. Triangular shaped loss to front corner, losses to the edges at front that hold the sliding panel in place. Ware to box and drawers. Bottom drawer lacking handle, Wear to leather handles, overall the counters and other accessories are in reasonable order, there is some typical wear and some minor discolouration overall.