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.
Both are highly decorative and present well overall. Some rubbing and wear to the enamels throughout, as to be expected with use.
The example with the purple breast, the cover broken through just behind the neck and restored. This has been sprayed to conceal the damage and with some associated overpainting. The result of which is visible to the interior of the cover. A small 0.3 cm flat chip to the tail feathers. The tureen again with some chips to the tail feathers, which are not really visible when the cover is in place. Both feet have been restored and sprayed to conceal the damage with some associated overpainting.
The example with the brown breast marked with blue crossed swords and star mark and impressed G.78. The wingtips and the end section of the tail to the cover, broken and restuck, this has been sprayed to conceal the damage with some associated overpainting. two small firing cracks to the cover. Both feet to the tureen have been restored and sprayed to conceal the damage with some associated overpainting.
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