CIRCA 1755, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK

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.

Overall of good decorative appearance with some wear and occasional minute flake to enamels and gilding. Restoration to one quarter of the dark blue bow to bonnet and the grey feather above this broken and restuck, with further restoration to red fringed feather above. Some further small areas of chipping and losses to applied flowers, stems and leaves. Minute flake to necktie enamel. White collar ribbon with minute chipping, the right hand ribbon cracked across and possibly restuck. A few firing cracks to the green cloak and one slight to forehead.