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.

Generally in good condition; some light scratches and wear; some firing flaws in the making including a firing crack to each side of the box just above its footrim; the tamper with a hairline crack extending from the rim (1 in. approx.); the finial of the box with quite a few chips to the petals; the tamper cover with chips to tip of the rosebud finial. No chromium was found in the green enamels during XRF testing.