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.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable marks, dents, scratches and shrinkage cracks and rubbing due to age and use.
With one key.
Veneer :
As stated in the catalogue there is a horizontal shrinkage crack to the back (approx. 70 cm.).
There are some horizontal minor shrinkage cracks inside the both boxes.
There is a lifting to the maple wood in-laid of the left side of the back.
There are some restorations with 'gomme laque paste filling' especially one above the central drawer, some minor to the both lower corners and some very minor to the back.
Top :
There are some scuff marks to the top.
There is a black stain to the top (approx. 3 cm.).
There is a minor veneer replacement to the right back part of the top (approx. 14 cm. long)
Gilding :
There are some minor traces of tarnishing and rubbing and very minor black sports as expected.
As stated in the catalogue the gilding is later.
Ormolu mounts : some elements have been replaced :
The laurel frieze of the upper part: the two friezes on the left side are later.
The laurel frieze of the lower part: back left, back right and front right are later.
The lower box: top frame, a piece of approx. 40 cm redone and a little uplift to the lower frame.
The inner screws of the loop handles have been replaced and are later (approx. 2cm.).
One ormolu piece of the frieze of the lower box has been replaced (approx. 40 cm.)
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