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 in good decorative condition. The ormolu likely re-gilt, and with some wear, rubbing, surface dirt, and minor tarnish as to be expected. Lacking some porcelain flowers. The flowers overall with scattered small chips and losses to the petals, a few with areas of restoration. The dial with some very minor scratches to the enamel. The two figures overall with some minor nicks, scratches, and fritting, as to be expected. The male figure lacking his left hand and his box with a large chip to one corner; a small chip to the edge of his hat; some glaze flakes and small chips and losses to the applied leaves and flowers at base. The female figure broken around both shoulders and around her waist, with restoration to her right arm and hand and to the fingers on her left hand; restoration to her instrument, her left foot, and to her nose and the scarf around her head; scattered tiny chips, losses and touchups to the applied leaves and flowers at base, and a few small glaze flakes throughout.
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