CIRCA 1815, IN THE MANNER OF JACOB DESMALTER

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 fairly good condition overall.
With the inevitable knocks, marks, losses, scratches and shrinkage cracks, consistent with age and use.
As stated with restorations and losses.
The bottom left hand edge of moudling missing and would benefit from further restoration.
The back left hand edge of moulding missing and would benefit from further restoration.
The veneers rather dry overall, particularely to each curved upright which have inset timber restoration, filled holes and shrinkage, as to be expected with thin veneers of this form.
The front with some balanced horizontal shrinkage splits, which are visible in the catalouge image.
The mounts all present and the ormolu bright and warm in tone.
Some variation in colour to the timber throughout.
Otherwise highly decorative and ready to use.