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 Hammon cup and cover with clear marks on cup . Engraving clear.
Small usual scratches and pitting to the surface, as well as nicks on the cover.
Gilding is refreshed with light wear on some places. Calyx lacking from the base. The threads is later. The stem possibly restored. One lobe tip with small split; two with small restorations. Some small dents to the lobes. Solder repairs to two lobes on the cover. The thread on cover later replaced with excess soldering at junction to cover The flower finial possibly associated with some branches lacking.
The Straub cup and cover with clear marks on cup upper rim and on foot-rim. Light wear to gilding on high points. Some light scratching consistent with age and use. Threading later replacement with excess soldering at junction. Some pin dents and bruises on the lobes. The cover with pin dents and one larger dent on lobes. Some of the calyxes and flowers slightly bent.
The Schweigger cup clearly marked on cover and on cup rim. Foot slightly pushed down and with some bruising. The stem possibly later with evidence of solder repair at junction of rods to figure. Calyxes missing some elements. Wear to gilding on high points of cup and cover. Bruises to the cover and calyx and flower finial possibly later replacement.
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