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 is a glaze flake to the finial of the cover.
-There is a small shallow chip to the inner rim of the cover.
-There is a tiny shallow chip to the mouth rim of the tureen which has been touched up.
-There is a star crack to the base of the tureen.
-There is a short glaze crack to the foot of the tureen.
-There are minor frits to the mouth rim of the stand.
-There are a few tiny burst bubbles to the glaze on the interior of the stand.
-There is general age-related surface wear including rubbing to the gilt decoration.