17TH CENTURY

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.
tankard:
- a small shallow chip and nicks to foot and some light polishing to the foot rim
- very light fritting to mouth rim and to the raised edges
pot with handle:
- pot with a network of body cracks more prominent on one side
- cover with a small shallow chip and a few nicks to the mouth rim
dragon fish:
- appears to be in overall good condition
- some minor frits
monkey:
- appears to be in overall good condition
- some minor frits, some of which appears to have been lightly polished
model of chair:
- a hairline crack runs along the lower part of the proper left arm
- a small shallow chip to the proper right front corner of the seat frame and another to the proper right rear foot
- a few short firing cracks original to manufacture
All: expected minor wear