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 nicks, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The veneers with lifting, losses and re-staiblizations throughout, including examples of infill. With typical minor signs of old wood worm, now inactive. With some scattered shrinkage cracks and losses to the carving throughout; the underside of the case with a shrinkage crack. The marble top later.
The ormolu with some minor surface scratches, tarnish, verdigris, and casting flaws, as to be expected. The mounts likely regilt. Some of the pulls possibly later.
One drawer inscribed in pencil to the reverse, BA880.
WITH ONE KEY.
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