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 good condition. All with the expected light scratches and hairlines to the mother-of-pearl and metal surfaces. The metal generally with some minor surface scratches, slight casting inconsistencies, light oxidation and rubbing, as to be expected.
The bouillotte lamp in good overall condition. There is some verdigris and wax residue inside the candle-nozzle, and a small hole to the arm just below the drip-pan. Some areas of more pronounced loss to the gilding, such as the adjustment-cylinder at the base of the stem.
The hinged casket in good overall condition, lined in later cream silk. The proper left side and feet are slightly dinged inward, presumably from being dropped. One ormolu border mount at the uppermost facet is broken at the same side; the mother-of-pearl pieces at this facet are accordingly slightly askew, one with a small chip at its corner. There is a small break to the vase-shaped mount at the mother-of-pearly facet just behind this one.
The shell-form hinged box also good overall, lined in later cream silk now with some tears and shattering. The silk-covered base is loose and can be removed. There is a short crack near one of the back corners of the shell at the lid.
The small circular box: overall good condition, the gold mounts with the expected light scratches and minor wear. Some glue residue visible between the 'wall' at the side and the upper disc.
Additional dimensions as follows:
The bouillotte lamp: 183⁄4 in. (48 cm.) high, 81⁄2 in. (22 cm.) wide, 63⁄4 in. (17.5 cm.) deep
The hinged casket: 43⁄4 in. (12.5 cm.) high (over the handle), 7 in. (18 cm.) wide, 31⁄2 in. (9 cm.) deep
The shell-form hinged box: 11⁄4 in. (3.5 cm.) high, 61⁄4 in. (16 cm.) wide, 51⁄2 in. (14 cm.) deep
The small circular box: 31⁄4 in. (8.5 cm.) diameter
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