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.
Provisional condition report
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use.
Gilding : slightly rubbed with some sign of tarnishing throughout.
Chinese porcelain : The cover with the finial replaced by a bronze finial (the cover has been pierced to fit the mount), the rims have been reduced to fit the mounted, with a vertical hairline crack starting from the rim, some wear to the enamels. The body with a long vertical hairline crack starting from the mouth rim (measuring 13 cm. long), the bottom has been pierced to adapt the gilt foot, the rim has been polished to fit the mount, one fritting to the rim. General age-related surface wear and scratches.
Structurally sound.
Print Report