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 scuffs, marks, scratches and wear consistent with age and use. The ormolu with some minor surface scratches, tarnish, rubbing and casting flaws, as to be expected.

The porcelain with wear to the decoration; some scattered restorations, including but not limited to the lion masks; restorations to the interiors near the socles. One cache pot with an L-shaped hairline crack to the interior; with overpaint around the mouth rim; losses to the faces on the lion masks; with a paper label to the underside inscribed 7870. The other with restoration to the foot, overpaint to the top and bottom of the foot, which is bubbling in areas.