Lot 409

Three Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counters intricately carved with chinoiserie scenes on one side and a heraldic crest above motto banner inscribed Spec Fides tet Patientia (Hope Faith and Patience). A 19th century Chinese copper alloy teacaddy elborately cast in releif with writhing dragons amongst crashing waves, and having an inner lid with flower head knop and traces of silvering, 4½” (11 cm) high. And a small bronze censer.

Sold for: £260

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Three Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counters intricately carved with chinoiserie scenes on one side and a heraldic crest above motto banner inscribed Spec Fides tet Patientia (Hope Faith and Patience). A 19th century Chinese copper alloy teacaddy elborately cast in releif with writhing dragons amongst crashing waves, and having an inner lid with flower head knop and traces of silvering, 4½” (11 cm) high. And a small bronze censer.