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 light scuffs, marks and faint scratches consistent with age and use. The ormolu with some scattered rubbing, surface wear and some inherent casting flaws, as to be expected.
The Encrier:
The central platform the figure is standing on is later. The lacquer with some scattered surface scratches and wear, particularly to the gilding and around the edges.The porcelain with scattered small chips, 'nibbles' and nicks, particularly to the edges. The figure with restoration to the wings and to her toes. With some of the porcelain flowers lacking, other re-attached, and with scattered chips and restorations to the petals. Under short wave UV it would appear all only one or two flowers are of soft paste porcelain, the balance are hard paste

The Cache Pots:
The decoration with some scattered small examples of rubbing, wear, small chips and losses; with crazing throughout; a few small touchups, most noticeably to the gilding on the gadrooned bases. Interior red lacquered. The ormolu with some scattered rubbing and surface wear, as to be expected.