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.
With a V-shaped hairline crack to rim above one handle, approximately 3cm long (max.), a small flat chip to footrim (7mm long), some small areas of scratching to green ground, small areas of scratching to the enamels on one of the bouquets (to a pear), some flaking to the gilding on the tips of the scroll moulded handles, some further light wear and flaking to gilding to the upper rim, one gilt cartouche with a small flake, minor wear to gilding overall. The interior of the monteith with some wear, minor firing cracks and blemishes.
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