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Up to 25 numbered, grouped lots.

Ordinary household objects. Up to three clear photos per lot. AI-assisted drafting and checking; you review and publish.

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Actual internal trial · six lots

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These public-domain museum photos are cleaner than typical lot photos. This shows the format and its limits—not customer results or a measured time-saving claim. Every draft row was edited to narrow unsupported statements.

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Trial lot 001: Yellow-Tone Candlestick with Broad Circular PanPhoto source: The Met ↗

Lot 001 · checked draft

Yellow-Tone Candlestick with Broad Circular Pan

Single yellow-tone candlestick with a tall cylindrical upper section, broad circular pan and flared round base. Dark spots are visible around the top opening.

For the seller to check: Confirm material and dimensions. Inspect the underside, socket and stability; one photo does not establish condition.

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Single candlestick in polished yellow metal. Cylindrical socket with flat flared rim and one raised ring band; wide dished drip pan set at mid-height; tapered stem above a broad domed circular foot with stepped edge. Surface shows minor scattered marks and small dark spots on the socket rim; some faint scratches visible.

Trial lot 002: Two Silver-Tone Candlesticks with Decorated Square BasesPhoto source: The Met ↗

Lot 002 · checked draft

Two Silver-Tone Candlesticks with Decorated Square Bases

Two similar silver-tone candlesticks with vertically ridged stems, square upper plates and stepped square bases. The sloping base panels have scrolling decoration.

For the seller to check: Confirm material, dimensions and whether sold as a matched pair. Inspect marks, joints and condition; only one view is supplied.

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Two matching candlesticks in bright silver-colored metal. Square nozzle plates with gadrooned edges over reeded and fluted column stems; square plinths with engraved foliate and possibly figural panels, beaded borders, and stepped square bases with corner leaf motifs. Slight differences in panel engraving between the two; a few small surface scratches visible.

Trial lot 003: Black-Finished Chair with Floral Back and Patterned SeatPhoto source: The Met ↗

Lot 003 · checked draft

Black-Finished Chair with Floral Back and Patterned Seat

Black-finished chair with gold-colored floral decoration across the upper back, vertical back supports and a pierced panel. The upholstered seat has a multicolored scrolling pattern and pink edging.

For the seller to check: Confirm dimensions and material. Inspect upholstery, joints and underside; structural soundness and restoration are not established.

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Side chair with black finish and turned, ring-incised legs and stretchers. Crest rail painted with gilt-toned flower sprays between finials; five short spindles above a pierced carved panel. Upholstered seat in green fabric with polychrome scrolling pattern and pink cord trim. Rear legs splay outward. Finish appears largely intact in photograph; upholstery condition otherwise unclear.

Trial lot 004: Round Multicolored Vessel with Four Decorative MotifsPhoto source: The Met ↗

Lot 004 · checked draft

Round Multicolored Vessel with Four Decorative Motifs

Round vessel photographed from above, with purple, yellow, blue and pale sections around a dark center. Each section has a small multicolored loop-shaped motif. Mottled areas are visible.

For the seller to check: Confirm material, depth and dimensions. Side and underside photos are needed to establish form; inspect rim and surfaces for damage or repairs.

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Shallow circular dish, viewed from above, divided into four translucent color quadrants: deep purple, amber yellow, blue, and milky white, with a dark central roundel. Each quadrant carries a small applied ring-shaped motif with a projecting stem, composed of tiny multicolored mosaic-like cells in blue, yellow, and white. Surfaces show mottling, cloudiness, and minor speckling.

Trial lot 005: Blue-and-White Teapot with Landscape DecorationPhoto source: The Met ↗

Lot 005 · checked draft

Blue-and-White Teapot with Landscape Decoration

White teapot-shaped vessel with blue landscape and foliage decoration, curved spout and loop handle. A lid is not visible in the supplied photo.

For the seller to check: Confirm material, dimensions and whether a lid is included. Inspect spout, handle, rim and underside; reverse side and condition are not established.

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Globular white-bodied teapot with curved spout, loop handle, and short cylindrical neck; lid not shown. Blue decoration of a landscape with tall palm tree, fenced pavilion, water, sailing boat, foliage, and a long-legged bird; scattered small floral sprigs and blue trailing decoration on the spout. Surface appears clean with slight blurring of blue design edges.

Trial lot 006: Red-Mottled Teapot with Overhead Handle and Pale SpotsPhoto source: The Met ↗

Lot 006 · checked draft

Red-Mottled Teapot with Overhead Handle and Pale Spots

Rounded teapot-shaped vessel with red-mottled surface, pale irregular spots, a curved spout and an overhead ribbon-shaped handle. A knobbed cover is visible within the top opening.

For the seller to check: Confirm material and dimensions. Inspect handle joins, spout, foot and cover fit; surface technique, condition and suitability for use are unverified.

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Bulbous teapot covered in mottled red glaze with pale greenish applied or raised spots of varying size across body, spout, and handle. Overhead handle formed from a folded, twisted ribbon-like strap; short curved spout with flared, shaped mouth; recessed lid with small knob; narrow foot ring. Glaze shows crawling and pooling; heavy, irregular, hand-formed appearance.

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