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.
Bamboo-form teapot:
Cover:
-There are some shallow chips and nicks to the rim
Teapot:
-Sections of the mouth rim has been polished
-There are some nicks to the inner mouth rim
-There are some shallow chips and wear to the studs
-There are some minor nicks to the ribs
-There are some small chips and nicks to the foot rim
Metal handle:
-There are some small dents
-There is wear and scratches to the surfaces

Burnished teapot:
Cover:
-There are some nicks to the rim
Teapot:
-There is wear to the tip of the spout
Metal handles:
-There is wear and scratches to the surface