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.
There is a 3.5 cm. long vertical hairline crack going down from the mouth rim, with a few minute losses of enamel along the crack line on the reverse.
There is a 0.2 cm. long firing crack going down from the mouth rim.
There is an underglaze small flat chip inside the foot rim.
There is very little wear to the gilding.
There is a circular paper label reading 'R.H.R.P. / 436' on the base.
General age-related surface wear, scratches and minute firing faults as can be expected.
Please note that this dish was displayed in a cabinet at the Palmer Family home, Hurst Grove, and appears in an old black and white photograph published in the catalogue.