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 scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use. Some with rubbing to the high points. Some with rubbing and minor losses to the gilding. The banana with a small bruise to the stem. The pineapple with some bending to crown. The glass grape bunch with one grape broken off from stem and repaired. The pomegranate with a loss to the calyx. Some with marks very difficult to find. Pineapple marked filled, similar to those marked WC, unable to find maker's mark.
A banana: 71⁄2 in. long
A papaya: 43⁄4 in. long, with date mark 1998
A pineapple: 71⁄4 in. long
A bitter gourd: 63⁄4 in. long, with date mark 2005
Two lemons: 31⁄2 in. long, gilt, with date mark 1998
Two star fruit: 4 in. long, with date mark 1999
An apple: 4 in. high
A lemon: with date mark 2004
A grape bunch: 51⁄2 in. long
A grape bunch with gilt stem and faceted glass grapes: 61⁄2 in. long, possibly French, with a swan in square mark
A pomegranate: 31⁄2 in. long
A pear: 31⁄2 in. long
A strawberry: 2 in. long
A chestnut: 13⁄4 in. long
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