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.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks due to age and use.
The marble top is later, as stated in the catalogue. There are some expected restorations to the veneer.
There are some minor horizontal shrinkage cracks to the lower backrails.
There are some very minor vertical shrinkage cracks to the fluted cut edges.
Three little ormolu elements in the mounts are later (two pulling rings and a rose). Otherwise, the ormolu present very well, with minor signs of tarnishing.
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