拍品的状况可能存在极大差异,而由于其性质使然,拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。
This item is in good condition.
The body has shrunk slightly causing the brass band (the purpose of which is to secure the lid) to buckle a little and it has been resecured, the lid no longer fits within the band, this has also caused a small section of the mahogany to spilt and there are slight losses to the upper edge of the body. There is a crack along the back of the cylinder and the brass is tarnished. All joins around apron are visible.
Four blocks are lacking from the base and there is some evidence of re-gluing. There are some chips to the veneer to the lower edge of the brass-band and there is some repair to the lid which has had two later screws added to the inside.
Overall minor scratching, marks and wear consistent with age and use.
Structurally sound and useable.
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