THE VASES CIRCA 1772, THE ORMOLU OF A LATER DATE, THE COVERS MODERN

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.

Overall with some minor wear and tiny scratches; the gilding throughout likely refreshed in places; the central section of one vase with spray to the blue ground and flower painted panel below the shoulder, a crack visible to the far right side of the flower panel when transluced with a strong light; the other vase with spray to the gilt and blue bands at the shoulder just above the painted panels; the ormolu with some wear, rubbing, and surface dirt; as noted the ormolu probably 19th century and the covers modern replacements; present well.