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.

Some scratches and wear throughout, consistent with age and handling; Some tiny chips and restorations to the ladies’ hair ornaments. Further condition details about each group enumerated below:

The wine-drinking group: some flaking to the enamels, particularly to the back of his jacket; a large firing crack to the base, in the making; restoration to her right hand; a tiny chip to her left earring.

The group with the kneeling gentleman: a firing line, in the making, under the reverse of her top-knot; two of her fingers chipped; a firing crack to the base, in the making; a faint inscription ("5376 / A / 7") to the underside.

The ear-cleaning group: the lady restored through her neck, top-knot, hands and the lower-right edge of her underskirt; the gentleman restored to his left hand and toes; further restoration to the lower edge of the rock upon which the gentleman is sitting; a shallow slice-chip to the underside, beneath the lady.