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.

Most of the petal tips with tiny chips, losses or glaze flakes, the petal at 4 o'clock with a larger (approx. 16 mm. long) chip, with an associated very fine hairline, only visible under UV light; the enamels with some rubbing, resulting in scattered losses throughout, most prominently to the pink and green surrounding the central scene, to the whites within the scene and to sections of the painted fence; some scratches and wear throughout, consistent with age and handling.