PROBABLEMENT AUGSBOURG, VERS 1600

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.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing consistent with age and use.
The front left foot has been superficially restored.
The right-down drawer is a simulated one and has a secret one inside to the left.
Marquetery: The colors are slightly sun faded as expected.
As stated in the catalogue, there are some restorations to the marquetery throughout and to the left upper part with 'gomme-laque' paste filling.
As stated in the catalogue there is a crack to the right corner of the upper part of the back and some flaking areas.
There is a crack to the left side of the front panel (approx. 25 cm.).
There is a minor shrinkage crack running to the top.
Inside, some wooden pieces of the left panel and drawer are detached and need to be re-fixed.
Fittings : As stated in the catalogue, the fittings are probably reused.
They are rubbed, with scratches, some signs of tarnishing and oxidation due to age and use.
Some screws to the lock are missing.
Handles : in bronze.
They are later.
The left fixation of the left handle is slightly loose.
Plexiglass pedestal: as stated in the catalogue, we join a plexiglass pedestal.
Some elements are missing to the upper sides and are partly restored.
There are some scratches and traces of rubbing to the upper sides.