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.

The website illustrations are accurate.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing consistent with age and use.
There is an old Christie’s label inside the right lower door with inscribed ‘123/604746/CHRISTIE’S’
Mahogany : as stated in the catalogue, the right lower door is detached because some elements are missing and broken, and there are some losses to this door, especially to the right upper and lower corner.
There are some losses to the veneer especially to the right front foot.
There are some shrinkage cracks, especially an horizontal one to the left top of the lower part (approx.: 40 cm.). There is also an horizontal crack to the top of the right upright of the lower part, just on top of the lion (approx.. : 9 cm.).
Sun-faded.
There are some water stains especially to the top of the lower part and on the shelves.
Ormolu mounts : There are some minor dents, rubbing and some signs of tarnishing.
As stated in the catalogue, signed ‘I. BRAMAH PATENT’ on the locks of the drawer, the right lower door and the right upper door.
Glass : as stated in the catalogue, one glass is broken to the right upper door.