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.
This cabinet-on-stand is in good overall condition.
With the inevitable marks, scratches and dents consistent with age and use.
As stated in the description there have been repairs and retouching to the japanned decoration overall.
Some losses to the japanned decoration, for example to the interior cupboard door and the top left drawer of the interior.
Some infill repairs to the japanning, inlcluding to the top right of the right cupboard door.
The cupboard doors with central shrinkage crack from top to bottom on the left and two shrinkage cracks from top to bottom on the right, with associated repairs; consequent movement of brass escutcheon.
Chip to the veneer on rockwork of right door below escutcheon.
Shrinkage crack to the left and right sides due to construction.
Losses to veneer on bottom of right side.
The interior cupboard originally fitted.
The underside with later plyboard.
Some craquelure to the japanned surfaces, as to be expected.
Some hinges moved.
Bolts and drawer handles later.
Two keys provided.
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