Bidspirit auction | A CHINESE CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE

A CHINESE CHOPSTICK AND KNIFE TROUSSE SET, 18TH/19TH CEN. - A Chinese trousse set comprising a pair of bone chopsticks and a knife with a wood handle with bone pommel scales, all kept in a dark shagreen-wrapped sheath with decorative bone inserts and brass fittings. China, late 18th or early 19th century. Provenance: The New York and Vienna collections of Richard Roland. Dimensions: L: 13 3/8 in., (34 cm.) Condition: Blade pitted but solid. Section of loss to bone applique at base of handle. All parts with a nice antique patina. 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.