QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

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.
One soup plate: a star crack to the base measuring 7 cm. There is another long visible scratch to the inside of that plate measuring 8 cm. long.
Another soup plate: a hairline crack measuring 6 cm. from the rim.
One soup plate: three hairline cracks, one measuring 6.4 cm., one extending 6.5 cm. and the third extending 1 cm. from the rim.
One serving platter: with a hairline of 15.5 cm. extending from the rim.
The salt cellar: a composite flaked chip section to upper side of rim restored measuring 1.8 cm. around the rim by 0.7 cm. deep, slightly discoloured yellow to surface.
One base corner: restored 0.8 cm. x 1.2 cm. around rim, slightly discoloured.
One sauce boat: several composite rim sections restored with over painting where handle joins rim, some restoration 2 cm. wide including visible crack line.
The second sauce boat: an inner section of the rim restored approximately 2.2 cm. x 0.6 cm and small areas of overpainting to decoration that has yellowed slightly.
One large dish 28 cm. diam.: several large star cracks to base visible under light to both sides.
Larger dish 34 cm. diam.: several large cracks including one irregular circular crack running 70% around inner edge, visible on both sides under strong light.
One small sauce tureen: one boars head handle with replacement ear and possible associated restored rim section 4 cm. long
Two rectangular stands: one stand has small chunk chip 0.5 diam. x 0.4 cm. with associated visible crack 2.3 cm. long.
Larger oval dish 40 cm. diam.: two visible cracks, 20 cm. long and other 4 cm. long.