98 - A CHINESE OR TIBETAN CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE TROUSSE SET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

A CHINESE OR TIBETAN CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE TROUSSE SET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY A Chinese or Tibetan trousse set comprising a pair of bone chopsticks, a metal pickle spear, and a knife with its blade engraved with gilt Chinese characters, affixed to a shagreen-wrapped handle with pierced brass fittings, all kept in a shagreen-wrapped sheath with similar pierced brass fittings. A small pendant hangs from the sheath, with multiple spheres decorated with coral and turquoise cabochons. China or Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century. Provenance: The New York and Vienna collections of Richard Roland. Dimensions: L: 12 in., (30.5 cm.) Condition: Bone chopsticks slightly warped with age. Set with a pleasant antique patina. Blade pitted. All parts tight. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.