Chicago

In overall fairly good and stable condition. Having scattered surface grime throughough and with fire pits visible to ground. The finial to the lid with rubbing and loss to gilt decoration; some minor instances of rubbing to paint decoration to dish and lid as well, but not immediately noticeable. The dish with a hairline along the edge of the bowl and another through the design at the center of the bowl. Examination under UV light further exposes these hairlines, though no other significant damage or restoration shows. 

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