Lot 200

repairs to three of the corner of the lid and base, two cracks to the lid, lifting and old repairs to the pewter on inside of the lid, some discolouration to the outer edges from light exposure, some losses to the pewter inlaid to the insert tray, an age split to the lacquer housing for inkstone and water dropper, small chip to the base of the inkstone, break of support for inkstone housing, general wear from use to lacquer surfaces.


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