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Antique Regency period engraved rectangular mother-of-pearl gaming token

Antique Regency period engraved rectangular mother-of-pearl gaming token

Regular price $24.00 USD
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Here we have a beautiful antique Regency period engraved rectangular mother-of-pearl gaming token, late 18th to early 19th century. These were carved in China, most likely Canton province, for the export trade. Wealthy English or European individuals collected these and for an additional fee would have them customised with their initials or armorial crest. These would have been used in different games such as whist or card games that were popular in the Regency period, and would have indicated different values.

Exquisitely carved with motifs of twin birds to the front, as well as an engrave design to the back.

Highly collectible, these are lovely to display and could be carefully used as bookmarks. These would also make lovely pendants if one had them mounted.

If interested in reading more, this website is an informative guide on the gambling scene of the bon ton (upper classes) in Regency and Victorian England: https://www.victorianweb.org/history/leisure/gambling1.html#:~:text=With%20little%20regard%20to%20such,and%20rouge%2Det%2Dnoir


Price marked at $35 AUD.

Measurements: 6cm by 2cm. We currently have several of these available- please see quantities available on the listing.

While they are in overall good to excellent antique condition, please note that the mother of pearl shows some age. There may be minor fleabites to edges and some slight marks from the hand-carved nature of these pieces. Slight variation to each piece due to the unique and antique nature of these items.

 

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