拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

Overall with nicks, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Ready to place.The veneers with minor lifting, losses and re-stabilizations, as to be expected. With some patch repairs to the veneers, including to the inside of legs, and other scattered small well-matched patches. With a horizontal infilled vertical shrinkage crack to the front cabinet panel.
The ormolu with some minor surface scratches, tarnish, verdigris, and casting flaws, as to be expected. Some mounts re-gilt. The mask later. The rosettes apparently original but with some re-positioning. The gallery with a dent and break to the top on the left side.
The marble top with natural inclusions; would benefit from a cleaning.
WITH ONE KEY.