Antique Chinese Export Mother of Pearl Gaming Counter Canton 1800 Regency ietton For Sale

Antique Chinese Export (Canton) Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter / Jeton, c.1790–1840 (Georgian–Regency).
Rectangular form with reticulated/pierced border. One face shows figures in a village scene; the other has birds & foliage flanking a blank round cartouche intended for a crest/monogram. Lovely nacre with soft iridescence.

• Origin: Canton (Guangzhou), China – made for the European market

• Material: Mother of pearl (nacre)

• Type: Gaming counter / jeton (used for whist, loo, etc.)

• Design: Rectangular; pierced border; engraved scenes; round cartouche on reverse

• Size (approx): 2 3/8\" x 15/16\" (about 60 x 24 mm)

• Color: Iridescent pearl white

• Overall: Good antique presentation with heavier wear to engraving from age/handling.

• Cartouche: Shallow dish/lamination ripple with a short surface scratch across the circle (visible in photos).

• Edges/Border: Small nibble/loss in the pierced border along one long edge and a few tiny edge flakes; slight natural warp/bow at a corner.

• No repairs observed.
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• FREE shipping to USA & Canada (tracked, well packed).

• International shipping available.

A classic Canton export counter—priced for quick sale given the honest age wear. Perfect for collectors of Chinese Export, Regency gaming, or decorative antiques.