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.
early condition report: minute chip to the mouth rim, wear to enamels at foot
- A small shallow chip to the mouth rim
- Each bird with a small enamel flake, and another small enamel flake to the ruby red ground to the lower body
- Minor wear overall and some expected light rubbing to the gilt on the mouth rim