17TH-18TH CENTURY

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 the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
First:
- later metal rim
- two small restuck chips with associated hairline cracks
- another hairline crack to the rim
- some discoloration to the glaze
- glaze crawls in the center on the interior
- foot with a few chips and has been slightly polished

Second:
- dish is slightly warped
- later metal rim
- some hairline cracks to the mouth rim, one of which is with two restuck sections
- two chips to the mouth rim, one with associated hairline
- some scattered glaze gaps
- chips to the foot rim

Third:
- bowl slightly warped
- later metal rim is off and broken
- chips to mouth rim
- glaze misfired and discolored in areas, with stained crackles
- small and short firing cracks, paritucularly around the foot
- chips to the foot, foot rim has been slightly polished