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.
In stable condition and ready to place. With the expected scattered lifting, flaking and losses, consistent with age. With some scattered shrinkage and age cracking, including to the drawers, two of which have slightly more seperation. With some warping. The pewter pulls with some rubbing and slight tarnish. The ebony and mother-of-pearl pulls probably replaced in the late 19th century. The exterior maple with some sun fading and with losses to the staining. The locks later. The convex cabinet in the knee hole possibly formerly fitted. The mirror plates later. The bun feet a later replacement. The backboards with additional canvas strips. The central drawer above the knee hole formerly with a spring loaded action now lacking, and with a shrinkage crack to the front of the drawer.
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