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.
First:
-There are pinprick holes, burst bulbles and scratches to the glaze.
-There are a few chips to the mouth rim with associated overpainting.
-There are expected chips and nicks to the foot.

Second:
-There is a short crack to the glaze below the mouth.
-There are areas of misfiring and areas of abrasion.
-There is expected wear to the mouth rim and the spout.
-There is overpainting on the entire spout.
-There is a firing crack to the base.
-The foot rim has possibly been overpainted.
-There are a few expected nicks to the foot rim."