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.
- The cover is leaning on one side.
- Extensive fritting to the rims and edges, associated with some small chips.
- One chip to the mouth rim of the box associated with a hairline crack.
- Two corners of the foot rim with a chip.
- One flat chip under the cover's rim.
- One hairline starting from the foot rim going up to the body and going through the base.