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 good condition with the inevitable surface marks, scratches and wear consistent with age and use.
The corona is wobbly.
One of the candle-holders is wobbly and needs re-fixing; most of them show signs of verdigris and their gilding is tarnished. The mounts on the hoop are tarnished, there also seems to be a waxy green substance beneath some of them. One of the three central bars holding the hoop seems to not be fixed to the orb like the other two. The base is porous.
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