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.

The bottle with cover:
The neck reduced and polished.
Some firing spots.
Some fritting to the rims.
Some small nicks to the foot rim.
Some glaze faults.
The cover with four chips.

The bottle without cover:
The neck reduced and polished.
Some firing spots.
Some fritting to the rims.
Some small nicks to the foot rim.
Some glaze faults.

The pear-shaped vase with a metal mount:
The mouth reduced with associated small chips.
A small crack to the foot ring.
A few deep scratches.
Some firing faults and firing spots.

All with some firing faults, general age-related wear and surface scratches.