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.

Each presents very well; both with typical crazing overall and light wear; a few scattered short hairline cracks, mainly to the mouth rims (not visible when covers placed); both pagoda finials reattached. The yellow example with one handle possibly reattached, its cover in numerous pieces and restored with old staple repairs to the interior. The blue cover with some faint long hairlines to the interior, mainly around and emanating from the inner flange.