The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.

Cover:
The cover's finial is missing.
A few cracks to the enamels inside.

Teapot:
The spout detached and reattached to the body with an associated area of restoration with touch-ups around the junction (a section of the restoration inside the teapot is detached).
Some faint age cracks to the enamels on the handle.
A very small enamel flake to the body.
A very small area of restoration to the handle (possible a filled-in flake).
A few cracks to the enamel inside the teapot.
The handle is a little lose.

Both:
Some minute losses of enamel along the rims and edges.
Wear to the gilding.
A rectangular paper label reading 'X196' inside the cover and under the base.
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.