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 does not lie perfectly on the body.
- The body and the foot rim has been knocked in one place, associated with a few losses of enamel and a dent inward.
- There are some losses of enamel, mainly inside the cover, inside the body, along the rims and the foot.
- There is some pitting to the enamels.
- There are some small dents / nicks to the edges and rims.
- There are some areas of wear and some surface scratches.
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.