拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

Good overall condition.
Illustrations published on the website catalogue are accurate despite being slightly too bright.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue the cover is later. The central element is slightly loose.
Gilding: with traces of tarnishing and minor black spots to the surface.
Porcelain : Viewed without dismantling the bronzes.
The cover top rims are not visible due to the mount and possibly have been reduced. The body has been broken in several pieces and associated with overspray. The body top rim has possible been slightly reduced.
The glaze biscuit: With few areas of restoration to the leaves and one small green leaf has been broken and needs to be restored. Some chips at the extremities. There are few small flacks to the enamel.