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.

One or two very fine hairline cracks at the joins of the handle with the tail and spout, from the time of firing. There is evidence of very careful professional restoration at the front of the rim, barely detectable with the naked eye. A small chip in the raised edges of the engraving with one or two tiny chips. Minor surface dirt with one or two spots of adhesive residue in places. The underside with some adhesive residue and resultant staining and the remnants of adhesive labels. Subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that the work appears to be in generally good condition.