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 wear, tiny scratches, and minor losses to the silver-gilt and enamel, the masts slightly loose, though secure, and with some other slightly loose components, some minor bends to the rigging, and to the rear flag pole, and possibly with some repairs to the silver mounts on the deck, lacking securing screw for one figure on the deck, though seems secure, likely later glued, the rock crystal with some minor natural inclusions, further with a few small cracks, though not through, and some nicks and a couple tiny chips to the edges, the case with some general nicks, marks, scratches, and surface dirt to the exterior, with some water staining and damage resulting in some losses to the leather at the top, the interior further with some wear, fading, and staining, including some red staining to the interior top and upper edge likely from the red of the leather bleeding through when water damage was sustained.
101⁄8 in. (25.6 cm.) long, 4 in. (10.1 cm.) wide, the nef
171⁄2 in. (44.5 cm.) high, 111⁄4 in. (28.6 cm.) wide, 61⁄2 in. (16.5 cm.) deep, the case
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