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.

The English Imari pattern service – some wear to gilding overall, especially to the plates and the serving plate. One teacup with a branching crack to rim, one teacup with a 1 cm. crack to rim, one teacup with a 2 cm. crack to rim. One saucer with a starcrack. Some minor staining overall. The Barratts coffee-service with some typical minor wear and scratching to gilding and lustre borders and some slight crazing. Overall in good decorative order.

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair, and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.