拍品的状况可能存在极大差异,而由于其性质使然,拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。
Overall with some scratches and general wear, the jade and lapis example with the tip slightly loose, but secure, the Bakelite example with the ring of diamonds and rubies with the mouthpiece broken off, the example by Asprey lacking a mouthpiece, also with a crease to one side and lacking one diamond, the unmarked example set with table-cut diamonds with a bruise and bend to the tip, as noted the lapis holder without a stem or mouthpiece.
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