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.
An approx. 1.3 cm. vertical hairline crack and an approx. 0.8 cm. vertical hairline crack going down from the box's mouth rim.
A small chip inside the box's mouth rim.
Some fritting to the rims.
A paper label with the handwritten inscription '423' inside the cover.
A circular paper label reading 'R.H.R.P. / 423' inside the box.
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.