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.
Cabinet :
Ebony veneer : As sated in the catalogue, there are some restorations, especially to the top. Some elements are missing, especially to the central part of the top.
There are some cracks and some flacking areas, especially to the left side of the top.
There are some losses to the borders, especially under the lower part of the left door.
In the theater, some elements of the pilaster have been restored with some glue.
Rio rosewood veneer ?: There are some flacking areas and some losses to the top, especially to the top left side.
Tortoiseshell : As expected, there are some cracks, especially to the drawers and to the right door (approx. 10 cm.).
There are some restorations throughout.
Some elements have been restored on the ground of the theater with 'gomme-laque' paste filling.
Ormolu-mounts : There are some minor dents, rubbing and some signs of tarnishing.
There are some dirt to the hollows.
The mounts on the left part of the lower central drawer is partly detached and needs to be refixed.
Scagliole : There are some minor losses throughout.
Ivory in-laid : There are some minor losses, especially to the edges.
Some elements are missing on the ground of the theater.
There are some restorations throughout.
Base :
Ebonised wood : There are some losses to the painting, especially to the top, with some scratches.
Some elements of the borders are missing, especially to the front upper right part.
Tortoiseshell : As expected, there are some cracks and some flacking areas.
Some elements are missing, especially to the feet.
There are some discolorations, especially to the feet.
There are some restorations with 'gomme-laque' paste filling, especially to the back right corner.
Ormolu-mounts :There are some minor dents, rubbing and some signs of tarnishing.
There are some dirt to the hollows.
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