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.
Marks clear to very clear on inside of the rim.
Light wear on contact points. Ovolo border seamlines visible in places. Very small dent to one corner of the base. Four hairline cracks on helmet, by the hairs, shoulder and on other shoulder with tiny chip to the tip of shield. Some bubbles to the gold frame on the outside. Inner frame very slightly skew. Minute surface chip to the bloodstone at the back with hairline crack only visible under magnifying glass. One of the hinge loop with some tarnish marks. One of the blood stone panels has slid so that there is one milimeter between the edge of the gold mount and of the blood stone panel.
Inspection under ultra-violet light does not reveal any sign of retouching.
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