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.
Generally fair condition. General wear and tear to all.
The oval pale blue example: Mounts tarnished and rubbed. Some bubbling to the enamel on the underside. Minor hairline cracking.
We live in hope example: Mounts tarnished and rubbed. Mirror to underside with extensive loss to silvering.
Long may you be happy example: Lid detached and hinge broken. Hairline cracking and wear. Mirror to underside of lid with some loss of silvering to edges. Inside with a slightly 'bubbled' texture.
Small pink with butterfly: Extensive cracking, wear and restoration to lid, with discolouration to the underside of the lid. Cracking and wear to the underside of the base and to the body. Mounts tarnished.
Oval pink example: mounts tarnished. Mirror to underside of lid with foxing and loss of silvering. Bruising and small losses to the body. Hairline cracks and wear to the lid.
Small box with flowers to cover: lid removable, mounts very tarnished and slightly bent at rims.
Small box with house to cover: hairline cracking, notably to cover and also to foot with some associated loss. Mirror to underside of lid. Mounts tarnished.
Yellow box: Mounts tarnished. Lid bruised, with some cracking, overpainting and restoration. The body with a pitted texture and slightly discoloured.
Navy blue with doves: Mounts tarnished. Chips, losses and cracking. Mirror to the underside of the lid with some loss of silvering/foxing.
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