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.
Presenting well overall, with some light scratches and wear throughout, consistent with age and handling; further dimensions and condition details enumerated below:
An oval tray-- 161⁄2 in. (41.9 cm.) wide; previously in two pieces and repaired, the old break faintly visible from the 11:30 position to the 8 o'clock position; the whole with a coating of transparent varnish or spray associated with the repair.
A coffee-pot and cover-- 73⁄8 in. (18.7 cm.) high; the body with a repaired C-shaped break to its side and several repairs to its spout, the whole with transparent varnish or spray associated with the repair; the cover similarly with restoration and transparent coating throughout
A milk-jug and cover-- 65⁄8 in. (16.8 cm.) high; the spout and handle previously in pieces and repaired, some of the old repairs flaking slightly; the cover with restoration to its finial and small chips, some restored, around its edge.
Two cups and saucers-- 31⁄8 in. (7.9 cm.) diameter, the cups; 51⁄8 in. (13 cm.) diameter, the saucers; one cup previously in half and repaired, a fair amount of slightly yellowing translucent overpaint to the surface, some flaking at the edges of the overpaint, the side with an old 'staple' repair, not apparent at the interior; the other cup with light restoration at its underside and possibly at the handle; two restored shallow rim chips to one saucer and one restored shallow rim chip to the other saucer, each restored chip approx. 1⁄4 in.-3⁄8 in. long
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