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.
In good overall condition; generally with light scratches and wear, consistent with age; most with a few small flakes to the decoration and some light crazing to the glaze; further details about specific plates enumerated below:
The plate decorated with an acrobat: a hairline (approx. 61⁄2 in.) from 10 o'clock across the center of the plate, the underside with four old 'staple' repairs to the hairline; the border with a reattached associated chip, approx. 1⁄4 in. diameter.
The plate decorated with a lady in a Phrygian cap and holding a spear: a hairline (approx. 23⁄8 in.) from 4:30 towards the center; a restored chip to the rim at 1:30, the overpaint to the repair slightly yellowed.
The plate with a male figure holding up a disc: a short (approx. 3⁄4 in.) firing line to the inside of the footrim, in the making.
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