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.

Ruby-back cup and saucer:
An approx. 2.5 cm. long Y-shaped hairline crack going down from the mouth rim with associated minute losses of glaze along the crack line.
The saucer with an approx. 2.2 cm. long hairline crack going down from the mouth rim with associated minute losses of glaze along the crack line.
The saucer with a few flat nicks to the exterior of the mouth rim.
The cup with a frit the mouth rim.
A few flakes to the enamels, especially to the ruby ground on the saucer.
The cup with a circular paper label reading 'BRITISH ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION / ART / TREASURES / EXHIBITION / CHRISTIES 1932 / N°' on the base.
The saucer with a paper label reading '214' to the base.

Pair of saucers:
Saucer 1 with a 2 cm. long hairline crack going down from the mouth rim.
Both with a few small nicks to the mouth rim.
Saucer 2 with a small chip inside the foot rim, saucer 1 with a few shallow nicks to the foot rim.
Some flakes to the enamels.
Saucer 2 is slightly warped.
Both saucers with a paper label reading 'From the W.J.Holt / Collection. / Yung Cheng' on the base.

Age-related surface wear, scratches and minute firing faults as can be expected.