One piece Chinese antique armorial counter. Handmade by the old folk in Canton during 1840 for the order from the nobility in England.
Very detailed amazing carving skill to finish the artwork on mother-of-pearl.
In the central roundel carved Trackeray family's armorial. The crest, coat of arms, and motto: TENEZ LE DROIT( keep the right).
On the reverse, there are three Chinese figures were carved, they are the old businessmen carrying goods on the road for selling.
This piece counter is in a vintage condition, please check the pictures carefully before place the order.
Diameter: 42mm, Thickness: 2mm.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In the 18th century all society people played cards including Queen Charlotte, the court and the nobility as well as the middle and poorer classes. Voltarete was the most popular game and also Pope Joan, Hombre and Quadrille.
Chinese gaming counters were available for all online types of people, ranging in quality and price, from the counters made for the queen to the mass-produced counters made in Canton by the thousands.
They were always made of mother-of-pearl from shells from the Pacific Islands, cut, carved and decorated by hand to incredibly high standards. Later sets included to the reverse scenes of Chinese life, as this was when chinoiserie was all the rage.
***If you want to buy more one mother-of-pearl counters, please ask me for combined shipping to save postage***
Product code: Trackeray online Counter, Chinese Antique Mother of Pearl Gaming Counter, Circa. 1840.