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 website illustrations are accurate despite being too bright and too orange.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue, there is a spurious stamp 'H. DASSON PARIS' on the back left upright.
Marble top :
There are some minor scratches and scuff marks to the marble top.
The marble top has been restored, with a vertical restoration trace in the middle.
Veneer :
There are some minor shrinkage cracks to the veneer, especially to both lateral sides.
Mounts :
With some minor signs of tarnishing as expected.
There are some signs of verdigris and some signs of white cleaning product to the mounts on the left side.
The pearl frieze of the right side is slightly distorted and needs to be re-fixed.
Structurally sound.
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