Overall in very good condition. The wooden surfaces appear to have been professionally refinished at some point in the history of the piece. The wooden surfaces present with minor scratches and shallow indentations concentrated to the edges. The veneer with areas of occasional losses and crackling throughout most prominent to the top and base of the cabinet and consistent with age, some of which appear to have received professional inpainting at some point in the history of the piece. The gilt elements present with very minor discoloration and oxidation consistent with age. The shagreen panels are in overall very good and stable condition and present with age-appropriate wear throughout. The cabinet is offered together with a period key which is functional.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
