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 overall fairly good country house condition.
With the inevitable knocks, marks, losses, scratches and shrinkage cracks, consistent with age and use.
The top with some sunfading and ringmarks.
The top with central shrinkage split along the line of construction to the two planks which would benefit from securing and with two braces to secure.
The lockplate with loss to the top of keyhole which would form the double-eagle head.
The handles later.
The right hand handle detached but present and will require reaffixing.
The drawer lining with quarter mouldings.
The drawer lining with two horizontal shrinkage cracks.
The back left leg with spliced repair.
The back left corner rebuilt with spliced repair.
Evidence of historic, but apparently inactive woodworm to the rails, dustboards and legs.
Structurally secure and ready to use.
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