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.
Example with blue interlaced L marks, date letter Q and painter's marks for Jean-Jacques Pierre:
In good order overall. Some minor flaking to gilt rim, minute wear to enamels, a firing crack to reverse of rim which was concealed at time of manufacture by the floral garland to border at front of plate.
Second plate: three small regilt rim chips, two (larger) chips are 7mm wide. Some areas of flaking to the gilt well and rim, some scratching to glaze and enamels.
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