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 minor surface wear and scratches as to be expected with age, use and stacking. Gilding consistent throughout, nice yellow butter color. Some shallow bruises to the knife blades and to the spoon bowls. The fork tines mostly straight, but some wear to end tines. The dinner, fruit and hard cheese knives with stainless Aucoc blades. The dessert and soft cheese knives with silver blades. The chest with scratches and overall wear, a large crack at the center of the cover running the width, lacking keys, the felt with some staining, fading and losses consistent with age and use. All slots in trays filled. Overall very nice condition.
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