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 these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.
The imitation-bamboo teapot:
- There are a few sections which have been restuck and repaired, including the handle and the area around the spout, which is also a pewter replacement.
- There is a chip to the end of the bamboo finial, which has also been reinforced with a metal pin.
- There are small chips to the enamels consistent with age.
- The teapot is 9⅜ in. (24 cm.) wide, handle to spout
The gilt-decorated teapot and cover:
- There are a few small flake chips to the decoration.
- The finial is possibly restuck.
- The teapot is 8¼ in. (21 cm.) wide, handle to spout.
The slip-decorated teapot:
- The spout has been replaced with pewter.
- There is a very fine crack to the the lower join of the handle.
- There are some tiny nicks to the foot consistent with age.
- The cover has been broken into several pieces and repaired with rivets.
- The teapot is 7⅝ in. (19.5 cm.) wide, handle to spout
The inscribed teapot:
- The handle has been subtly restuck.
- There are some very fine firing cracks to the cover.
- There are some tiny nicks consistent with age.
- The teapot is 5¼ in. (13.2 cm.) wide, handle to spout