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.

Overall with some scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use, both with later lemon colored gilt interiors, some wear to the gilding, the engraved coats-of-arms later, the bodies and covers numbered 1 and 3, the cover numbered 3 with a small bruise to the top and a ding to the rim, the cover numbered 1 with a small bruise to the top, the flange slightly out of round making it a tight fit on the body, the finials probably associated, one with lion passant and duty mark, the other apparently unmarked, generally good condition.

6 in. (15.2 cm.) high