. Ball 1: some flea bite chips to the external ball, the remainder appear ok, the stand with ingrained dirt and some flea bite chips to the rim but no other apparent issues. Ball 2: one crack to external ball, several internal balls with damage, stand repaired at the bowl. Ball 3: some cracks to the internal balls, the external ball with some minor chips, the stand with age related small cracks, overall age related staining, slightly skewed on base. Ball 4: some internal balls cracked/broken, the external ball with noticeable losses, the stand with a chip to the trunk of and elephant support, another elephant support lacking one tusk, with age related staining throughout

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Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

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