99 - A CHINESE CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE TROUSSE SET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

A CHINESE CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE TROUSSE SET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY A Chinese trousse set comprising a pair of bone chopsticks with metal caps and a knife with a wood handle with bone fittings at the top, all kept in a dark shagreen-wrapped sheath with brass fittings. Marked with the number '257'. China, late 18th or early 19th century. Provenance: The New York and Vienna collections of Richard Roland. Dimensions: L: 12 1/4 in., (31.1 cm.) Condition: Light wear throughout, expected for age and use. Good condition overall. 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.