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.

Present well; some light surface wear and scratches; some minor crazing; typical small firing flaws in the making; one vase with its rim restored; the other vase with a crack across its base, its rim slightly uneven in the making. The metal liners with scratches/wear/flaking to the gold, one missing a small inner ring handle. The base mounts later, as stated in the cataloguing; with some minor surface scratches, slight casting inconsistencies, light oxidation and rubbing, as to be expected. Affixed to the porcelain bodies.