19TH CENTURY

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 in decorative, sound condition and ready to place. Overall with nicks, marks, surface scuffs and scratches. With lifting, flaking, cracking, and losses to the decoration, revealing bare wood. Some larger surface abrasions, including to the top, as to be expected with age and handling, resulting in some larger losses. With some further wear where the lid meets the body, and along the bottom edge, as to be expected. With fine craquelure and bubbling to the decoration throughout. With refreshments to the decoration throughout. Lacking handles on each side. The interior hinges probably replaced. Lacking the central lock, no key. The tea canisters probably original; considerably tarnished and oxidized, as to be expected. The tole-peinte lids with lifting, flaking and losses. The interior with wear commensurate with use.