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.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- both with small losses and some with associated polishing to the red overlay.
- chips and nicks to the mouth and foot rims, red overlay and yellow glass body.
- both mouths have been polished. One foot rim has been polished.
one with the wood base adhered to foot.
- the adhered wood base was not removed and the foot has not been examined.