102 - A LARGE CHINESE CHOPSTICK AND UTENSILS TROUSSE SET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

A LARGE CHINESE CHOPSTICK AND UTENSILS TROUSSE SET, 18TH/19TH CENTURY A Chinese trousse set comprising a pair of bone chopsticks, a spoon, a two-tined fork, a bone pickle spear, a metal file, and a knife with a wood handle with metal end-caps, all kept in a large, green shagreen-wrapped sheath with brass fittings. China or Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century. Provenance: The New York and Vienna collections of Richard Roland. Dimensions: Longest L: 11 5/8 in., (29.5 cm.) Condition: Blade pitted. Spoon with some tape holding broken sections together, could be repaired. Pleasant antique patina throughout. 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.