FIN DU XIXE SIÈCLE, DANS LE GOÛT DE CHARLES CRESSENT

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.

The website illustrations are slightly too bright.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing consistent with age and use.
Top : There are some minor marks, lighter stains and scratches to the leather top, as expected, with very minor parts slightly lifted.
Veneer :
As stated in the catalogue the veneer is partly sun faded, especially to one front and to one lateral side.
There are some restorations to the veneer, especially with 'gomme-laque' paste filling and with little wood pieces.
There are some cracks to the veneer, especially to the writing tables.
There are some very minor lighter scratches to the veneer.
The left handle of one front is detached and needs to be re-fixed properly.
The left knob of one pull tab is detached and needs to be re-fixed properly.
There are some minor restorations and cracks to the veneer.
Gilding :
There are some minor signs of tarnishing to the mounts, as expected.
Slightly rubbed to the 'lingotière' of the top.
With some very minor casting flaws.