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.
In good condition overall.
The veneers with the inevitable minor marks, surface scratches, knocks, shrinkage and wear consistent with age and use. There are a few small chips to the extremities. Some nicks and dents and small areas of recolouring/restorations as well as one or two small cracks.
Some shrinkage to the joins of the splayed legs, one with some gapping and visible old glue repair.
The ormolu mounts with some rubbing, tarnishing and wear. Some mounts pinging out and with replaced pins. Some old cleaning residue to the drip pans and socles of the candle-branches. The mounts around the mirrored section possibly later.
As catalogued, the plate a later replacementand and only with minor streaks and a few points of foxing.
Otherwise, in good decorative order.
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