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.
The first overall with some minor wear, especially to the high points, as well as tiny scratches, the interior gilt, some minor bends to the edges of the cover, the spear of the finial with a slight bend, the spear not secured and able to be removed from the figure's hand, the finial with one securing nut off, causing the figure to be loose but secure, the nut retained but difficult to put on due to the smallness of the top of the cover.
251⁄4 in. (64.2 cm.) high, 71⁄2 in. (19 cm.) diameter, 66 oz. 6 dwt. (2,062 gr.), gross weight, the first
The second with some minor wear to the decoration, especially to the high points, as well as some tiny scratches, some bends and small losses to the applied scrolls and leaves on the stem, the cover with some minor bends to the edge, with a small split as well as a restored split, some bends and tiny losses to the leaves below the figure on the finial, the finial possibly previously off, now re-attached with some excess solder around the feet and on the lower edge of the shield, the spear with some bends.
243⁄4 in. (62.8 cm.) high, 61⁄8 in. (15.5 cm.) diameter, 37 oz. 16 dwt. (1,176 gr.), gross weight, the second
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