Shanghai Mahong Set, circa 1925 barleycorn pattern chess set in the original wooden box

in the original wooden box of square section with sliding lid

Stock Reference: SK 1688

bishops with open mitres

stamped: JAQUES & SON

Shanghai Mahong Set, circa 1925 barleycorn pattern chess set in the original wooden boxA Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, circa 1925 the wooden case with decorative brass mounts and a brass carrying handle, the sliding front panel decorated with Chinese characters, opening to reveal five drawers, containing a set of bamboo and bone mounted tiles: 36 Circles (1 9) 36 Characters (1 9) 36 Bamboos (1 9) 16 Winds (N, S, E & W) 8 Decorative Bonus Tiles 12 Dragons (4 White (ie blank), 4 Red and 4 Green. 4 blank tiles. A quantity of bone