. Part marked on rim and under foot. The cover further marked on rim. The finial is apparently unmarked. The cover has differing silver marks to the body and is slightly ill-fitting. It is likely associated to the cup and not the original cover. The finial is slightly loose on the cover. There are some overall surface scratches and wear to the silver mounts, consistent with age and use. There are cracks to both sides of the body of the shell. One side has two prominent cracks which run from the rim nearly all the way to the foot. The other side has one crack which runs from the rim diagonally towards the foot.

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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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