£120
AN EARLY-20th CENTURY JAPANESE MAH-JONG SET
Provided "With the Compliments of the Passenger Department, Nippon Yusen Kaisha [N.Y.K. Steamers], Tokyo", the pieces of dovetailed bone and bamboo, housed in a metal-mounted five-drawer case measuring approx. 24cm wide x 17cm high x 16.5cm deep, with instruction booklet and four hardwood racks for the pieces
Box is in fairly good overall condition. The structure is sound with no play in the joints. General surface dirt which has dulled the finish somewhat. Metal mounts are tarnished/patinated to quite a dark colour. Two corner mounts are lifting at their extremities. Minor scratches and surface marks here and there. There are splits to the central panel (with characters). Paper drawer linings are all dirty/marked, with minor tears in places.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
