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Condition report
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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.
This piece in excellent condition. The silver-gilt is slightly tarnished and there is rubbing to the gilded surfaces over most of the exterior of the cup, particularly, where it would have been handled. There are two flower heads missing to the central section of the stem, and approximately eight pieces missing to the base. Since there are dozens of small pieces of coral, it is possible there are some replacements. There is some additional oxidization and tarnishing to the metal of the base. The underside of the base has been weighted with wax to give stability.