拍品的状况可能存在极大差异,而由于其性质使然,拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。
We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.
cup:
Two vertical hairlines starting from the mouth rim.
A rectangular paper label reading 'X199' on the base, a circular paper label with the handwritten inscription '18th / cent' inside the cup.
saucer:
A rectangular paper label reading 'X199' on the base.
both:
Some nicks /small losses to the enamels along the rims.
A few age cracks to the enamels, especially to a section of the saucer.
Pitting to the enamels.
Wear to the gilding.
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.
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