South African & International Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Online-Only Auction, 21 - 29 September 2015

Decorative Arts
  • A Mah-jongg set, The Chad Valley Co Ltd, Harborne, 1920s/30s
  • A Mah-jongg set, The Chad Valley Co Ltd, Harborne, 1920s/30s


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000

About this Item

A Mah-jongg set, The Chad Valley Co Ltd, Harborne, 1920s/30s
the red lacquer box applied with metal-mounted plaques of butterflies and flowerheads, the top with double carrying-handles, the front fitted with detachable sliding cover enclosing five graduated drawers, with 144 bakelite tiles including circle, bamboo and character sets, four counters, scoring sticks and a pair of dice, paper retailer's card, the case with some lacquer loss and wear, 16cm high, 24cm wide, 17cm deep


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