CIRCA 1875

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 in good decorative condition. With typical scattered light nicks, faint marks and scratches. The calamander veneer with some cracking and bubbling, primarily to the lower edge of the box. The veneer to the interior and underside of writing surface stippling and lifting, not visible when placed. The upper section of interior fall front desk no longer attached to hinges. The hinges and gilt-metal mounts with typical rubbing, oxidation and tarnish. One panel to the back of the interior compartment of desk off. The velvet lining probably a later replacement, with scattered scratches, surface wear and some dryness, consistent with age. The sander on the right does not close completely. The jasper plaques with light scattered surface wear, with some darkening and slight surface dirt, and minute wear around the exposed edges in the gilt-metal frames, not extensive. The center right jasper plaque cracked down the center. The the central leftmost jasper plaque with a very small crack. No keys.