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A CHINESE TROUSSE KNIFE

This auction ended on May 19, 2018.

Start price: $70

Estimated price: $150 - $250

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $500

Description

Qing Dynasty, the grip and case elaborately embellished with champleve enamel in floral motifs, containing a bifullered knife struck with a maker’s mark and a pair of bone chopsticks. Minor losses. First half of the 19th c. Overall length 28cm. Condition III