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.
Overall with some minor wear and tiny scratches to the silver, with traces of old gilding, such as to the underside, the purple enamel with some wear and chipping to the lower right of the aperture, the cover with extensive restoration and overpaint, cover does not close fully flush, some wear and tiny losses to the feathers on the bird, likely with restoration to the beak, the presentation case with wear, scratches, tears, and some small losses to the leather, the back panel of the cover unglued from the rest, with fading, staining, and wear to the interior.
Please note Christie's does not guarantee the working order of mechanical objects.
11⁄2 in. (3.8 cm.) high, 33⁄4 in. (9.5 cm.) long, 23⁄8 in. (6 cm.) wide, the bird box
21⁄8 in. (5.4 cm.) high, 51⁄8 in. (13 cm.) long, 31⁄2 in. (8.9 cm.) wide, the presentation case
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