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 snuff bottle with a quartz stopper with two chips to the foot rim, one of them possibly polished; and a minute section of the mouth rim possibly polished.
- Natural flaws.
- A few minute nicks to the rims.
- General age-related surface wear as can be expected.
- One stopper missing, the spoons are missing.