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Foot-panel angle piece
nails do not do more than hold the gold in place
pair of nails
panel
For ornament on panel see photos
(?) gold-cups on base of feet - which are all missing.
Frame-work warped due to a large extent to the unfortunate
position it was placed.
One of the panel (floral) bindings is of different class and
inferior workmanship to the other - see photo.
Stain and scratches on gold. Suggesting to have been in use.
Reinforced mesh with string underneath and waxed do; a few mends
required were done with wax.
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