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 wear and scratches, some typical cracks and small losses to the enamel panels, the outer lower railing with some restoration and overpaint, the lower rim with some chipped losses to the enamel showing copper underneath, some further touched up losses throughout including to the borders surrounding the lattice panels, the lattice panels slightly pushed in and not secured on all sides, the suspension ring slightly loose, but secure, with some restoration to the cover of the pierced finial, as noted with later plexiglass panel to the underside.