American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts

Overall fine and ready to place condition. Scattered occasional scuff marks and scratches consistent with age and use. A few areas of rubbing also noted to the enamel. Largest of the baskets has what appears to be glue reside on the inner handle, possible indicating restoration and minor chipping to the surface of the inner enamel. The associated undertray also has a star crack to the center surface, and some scattered discoloration all of which was revealed under UV light suggesting filling and additional restoration. Minor, occasional instances of pitting and other associated firing flaws.

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