The majority of pieces are in good condition. There is some wear/stretching to the stringing os some beads, some would likely require restrining, all clasps are present.
There is some cracking evident in places of the jet/bog oak examples, but no obvious significant losses to the carving. The brooch retains its original pin, though this requires some attention.
The glass beads appear to be free from significant chipping/cracking, there are no obvious losses.
The simulated pearls display wear across several strings, with the coating completeley worn away on some. The elastic on several of the bracelets has deteriorated.
The jadeite examples show signs of cracking and chipping, there is some surface wear, the beads on each string are well matched. The double string of beads has a functioning gold clasp, indistinctly marked on the main body, though clearly marked on the catch '375'. The safety chain is in place. The single string has a single stone set white metal functioning clasp that is indistinguishably marked.
The string of Lapis Lazuli beads displays no obvious signs of chipping or cracking, there is some surface wear, the silk is stretched in places and they will likely require restringing. The gold clasp functions well and is hallmarked '9.375', Birmingham, 1972.
The string of carnelian beads display no obvious signs of chipping or cracking, there is some surface wear, the silk is stretched in places and they will likely need restringing. The base metal clasp functions well.
The string of blue lace agate beads display no obvious signs of chipping or cracking, there is some surface wear, the stringing is in fairly reasonable condition. The clasp functions well and is marked 'Sterling'.
The bakelite type string displays no losses, there is some minor surface wear. The silk has stretched in places and they will likely need restringing.
The box is in fair condtion, there is some marking and scuffing to the exterior as well as losses to the cherub design, the silk is ripped on one side of the interior. The lid beard the name 'J WEIDMAN WEIN BABENBERGERSTR'. The lock appears to be intact, but there is no key present.
