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.
The website illustrations are accurate.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue, there are some restorations with 'gomme-laque' paste filling, especially to the edge of one top and one base.
One with a visible crack to the top.
The other one with minor visible cracks to the top, and with very minor traces of woodworms, now apparently inactive.
One with minor lifting to the veneer of the base.
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