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.
Both with some small light scratches and wear. Further details noted below:
The Chelsea scent bottle- Typical small chips to the applied flowers and foliage; some spots of wear/flaking to the black enamel, including to the tip of her nose on one side and to the mask above her eye on the other. No chromium was found in the green enamels during XRF testing.
The Continental bonbonniere- One ‘gem’ eye missing, some light wear to the enamel/gilding above her proper right eye and to her headband; wear and tarnish to the mount.
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