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.

Overall with some minor wear and a few tiny scratches to the glass, with some minor residue to the interiors, the silver mounts with some further tiny scratches, the one dated 1879 with handle and neck mount slightly loose, with some old glue residue around the interior of the spout where the mount meets the neck and along the underside of the upper silver mount, possibly from old repairs, also possibly with the handle previously off and now re-soldered, that one with PATENT engraved along the front of the mount holding the stopper, also with a bruise to the base rim.

5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide, 6¹⁄₄ in. (15.8 cm.) long, over handle