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.
This pair of mirrors is in overall good condition.
With the inevitable scratches, marks and wear consistent with age and use.
There is some foxing, minor scratches and marks to the mirror plates, consistent with age and use.
One mirror with a small loss to the mercury in one small area.
The mirror plates apparently original.
The moulded slip to one mirror beneath the cresting with a crack.
Some minor cracks to some of the blue glass elements, only visible upon close inspection.
The gilding refreshed in places, with some minor losses and cracks, for example to the top right side of one mirror. The white gesso visible to some minor isolated areas.
The reverse of the mirrors show several previous fixation holes.
The cresting of one mirror with unfitted hole, possibly related to a previous girandole fitting.
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