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 with some minor wear, scuffs, and scratches throughout consistent with age and use, some minor wear to the enamel throughout, two plaques to the sides of the base with some small vertical cracks, some minor bends to the implements held by the pieces, additionally some components of the pieces slightly loose, though secure, the amethyst with some natural inclusions and veining, some minor wear to the velvet interior, gilding consistent throughout, the plexiglass vitrine with some minor scratches.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high, the base
151⁄4 in. (38.7 cm.) high, 251⁄4 in. (64.1 cm.) square, the plexiglass vitrine
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