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 condition: good. Wear commensurate with age including some abrasions, some discoloration to the gold mainly where perfume has come in contact with the metal.
-Additional marks: each with a different patent number.
-Turquoise: in overall good condition, with typical inclusions, a few chipped and cracked, possibly glued back together.
-Rubies: with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, some chipped and with surface abrasions.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding colored stones.