The problem with old mahjong sets is that even a small one (unless it's REALLY small) weighs a lot. The other problem is that just because it's...
Very nice piece. I'd say this has been homemade. That top bit is definitely an old inkstand (or, what's left of it, anyway), and it looks like...
Not sure. It didn't come with any measurements, but it was one of a pair of scroll weights.
Did a bit of poking around. Voila! Bronze, dragon scroll weight: [ATTACH] On closer inspection of the original photographs, I think maybe that...
My guess (and this is ONLY a guess) - scroll weights. Although honestly I don't think they're the right shape for it.
Yes that's what I found out too. I'm using it as a foot bath! But they're asking CRAAAAAZY money for these online! Yikes!
The single mark on the base: [ATTACH] Says "Made in China", in both English and Chinese.
Something I picked up at the flea-market today! It's from the early-to-mid 20th century, from what I understand (I've already found an almost...
Aww cute!! I have a set of four ivory monkeys. See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil, and do no evil. Never seen the three/four monkeys ever...
"More accurate than an auctioneer! More knowledgeable than a lifetime collector! Written more on the subject than a professional dealer! It's...
Asian furniture covers an enormous spectrum. Eras, woods, carving styles, decoration styles, shape, construction techniques, etc. You'd have to...
Mahjong set tile-numbers vary enormously. Low end - 136 (no flowers or seasons. Japanese set). Usual rage - 144 (traditional Chinese set)....
I would not presume to have the funds available to purchase such a rare and unique piece of gaming history, which must surely command a premium...
My various antique MJ sets. I've got about half a dozen... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Is this something cobbled together from a bunch of different sets to make one set? Short answer: Yes. The myriads suite (the numbered suite in...
Aren't you lucky somebody here plays mahjong? The set (let's pretend for a minute that it is one, complete set) is about 70-80 years old. These...
I like wearing batik-print shirts in the summer. I might have to start buying more of them. I only got a few the last time I went back to the "old...
Writing boxes DO sell (at the peak of my collecting I had about a dozen of them or more) and I sold all of them apart from one or two really nice...
Just as an example, this is my 1860s writing-case by Toulmin & Gale of London. T&G were one of the more recognised manufacturers of boxes and...
The prices of writing slopes / cases / boxes depends on many things. First of course, is condition. If it's in fantastic condition, it'll be...
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