A LIMOGES PARCEL-GILT ENAMEL COPPER OVAL PLAQUE DEPICTING A SOLDIER ON HORSEBACK

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 well-mainted condition. With the expected light cracking, particuarly to the middle section, and scattered light scratches overall. The border with some flaking and small losses. The decorative border is later and was probably added in the late 19th or early 20th century to disguise repairs and losses to the edges. one large chipped repair to upper right section of border, in addition to other small chipped losses. The reverse has also possibly been re-enameled. With a red gilt-leather label '33' to the reverse. The wooden frame with flaking to the gilding and painted decoration, and a stable crack at the top, and scattered small losses.