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.

Provisional condition report
This lot is in a very good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
Ebony : the parquet probably 20th century, with some minor loosses and shrinkage cracks as expected.
With some minor restorations with 'gomme laque' paste filling.
There are some old traces of apparently inactive woodworms.
With some old holes of nails.
Gilding : is very slightly tarnished with very minor cracks as expected.