The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Augsburg example: The stopper and mount tarnished; considerable wear to gilding of chinoiserie scene on both sides and on mask handles.
Putto example: Stopper tarnished; the gilt-metal mount on the foot with a mirror mounted to the underside of the base, formerly with cover, now lacking; traces of some old flaking overpainting to waisted section of foot, possibly to disguise a crack or minor chip to foot.
The example with a gold anchor - Some very minor rubbing and wear to the gilding and enamels. Otherwise in good order.
The other example - The stopper is lacking. Some small chips to the applied fruit and leaves. Some flaking to the enamels, particularly to the rear, beside and underneath the youths feet.
The third porcelain bottle with broken chain to stopper.
The pale yellow enamel bottle broken to the neck where formerly mounted, chips and losses.
The gilt-heightened white bottle lacking its stopper and with cracks and chips.
The third enamel bottle with crack to one side and rubbing though decoration around the base.
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