拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

Marks clear, all with later engraved crests.
Both tureens overall good condition, scratches and wear commensurate with age and use.
The first (engraved No.1) with tiny dent to the footrim, some light pitting, the cover with bruise on domed section where previous engraving was removed, small pin dents, possible tiny solder repair near beaded border on one side, patch repair inside cover under engraved crest.
The second (engraved No.2) with slight imperfections, the cover (engraved No.3) with tiny nicks to underside of rim, bruise on domed section where previous engraving was removed with small corresponding split visible to underside.
The stands with visible rivets to the underside for the handles and beaded border, wear to contact points and scratches consistent with age and use, trace of earlier crest visible on both.