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.
- There are a few small filled-in chips to the mouth rim, one associated with a 1.5 cm. long vertical hairline, another one with an approx. 1 cm. long hairline.
- There is an approx. 1 cm. long vertical hairline going down from the mouth rim.
- There is an approx. 3.5 cm. long hairline on the body, crossing an horizontal approx. 3 cm. long line not going thought the paste.
- There is little wear to the gilding on the mouth rim.
- There are a few very minute flakes under the foot rim.
The cup with general age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.