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.

As stated with losses throughout to the mother of pearl, please see below for further condition on each individual piece.
Overall with scuffs, marks and scratching as to be expected but highly decorative as a group.

The largest box (Victorian scent bottle box):
Overall good decorative condition.
The top right triangle to front lacking.
The two bottom triangles to back lacking.
The scent bottles in good condition.
The ivory discoloured.
The interior lined in blue velvet, apparently original.
Key lacking.

The Abalone and mother of pearl card case:
Very good condition overall.
Minor repairs.

The geometric mother of pearl card case:
Poor condition overall.
One side veneer lacking. The other side lacking 1/4 of veneer.
One small triangular segment lacking to folding lid.

The small snuff box:
Poor condition overall.
Lacking 2/3 of one side to lid.
3/4 of sides to the base lacking and one small triangular segment.
The sides and central section to lid sound.

The shell box:
Good condition - build up of polish residue only to the mounts.

The oval pique box:
Fairly good condition overall. Minor repairs.

The small pique scent bottle box:
Small minor repairs throuhout and losses to foil pique.
All bottles present, the lids slightly dented.