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 these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.

Candlesticks:
The gilding on both upper pick is extensively worn, one is slightly loose.
One candlestick with a restoration to the junction between the middle vessel and central cylindrical element, associated with visible touch-ups to the gilding.

Gu vases:
Both vases with the base pierced.
One vase with a minute crack to the bronze base underneath.

Censer:
The cover's finial possibly reattached, associated with touch-ups to the gilding.
A few small knocks to the cover's finial.
The handles have been reattached, associated with some small wax infills below the two handles.
One foot and one handle slightly loose.
The feet have possibly been reattached.
A shallow knock on the gilt tip of one leg.
An original casting flaw on one gilt petal on the cover and an area of enamel loss below one reticulated cloud collar of the cover.

There is minor pitting to enamels throughout, with larger demarcations concentrated around the edges and rims of the vessels.
Some minute nicks and indentations to the gilt-bronze elements.
Some small losses of enamel.
Each piece is inscribed with a museum inventory number (1-5) in ink which only fluoresces under UV light.
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.