Bidspirit auction | A CHINESE CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE

A CHINESE CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE TROUSSE SET, 19TH CENTURY - A Chinese chopstick and knife trousse set, comprising a fitted sheath holding a pair of chopsticks and a small knife. The scabbard is fitted with metal mounts and suspension ring, typical of portable dining implements. The knife is housed alongside the chopsticks in a compact travel form. China, late 19th - early 20th cc. Provenance: The New York and Vienna collections of Richard Roland. Dimensions: L: 10 3/4 in., (27.3 cm.) Condition: Visible surface wear, patina, and minor abrasions consistent with age and handling. The set appears intact. 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.