拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

Intact but for a hole now restored below one lug handle, about 1 ½ in. wide. Shallow surface chips around the hole and wear to the surface. Other areas of shallow chips, including to one spiral, centered on one side and to the edges of the rim. Some pitting, misfired to black, abrasions and incrustations overall.

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.