Jan and John Maggs Antiques

Chinese "necessaries" kit in shagreen case

An eighteenth century Asian traveling kit of ivory and brass implements in a shagreen cutlery case.

The set includes (from left to right)

• One of a pair of chopsticks. Note that it was made in two parts, which connect with hand-cut brass screws.

• A brass spoon with ivory handle.

• A steel knife with ivory handle.

• A steel tweezers and pick.

• An ivory toothpick.

• An extremely delicate ivory-handled brass fork with two overlapping brass rings added for strength.

• The second chopstick, assembled.

All pieces are in excellent condition. Only the ribbon intended to keep case and lid from becoming separated has broken.

Price: $650

Inventory #16049

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