拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

In country house condition.
With the inevitable marks, scratches and wear consistent with age and use.
Some scratches and small gouges to the rim.
The led liner with some white oxidization and corrosion resulting in holes and white marks.
Some verdigris to the led liner.
The wooden interior with some white led staining and debris.
As stated in the cataloguing, the handles have been replaced with subsequent patched repairs to previous holes and a horizontal crack across the side where the handles have been fixed.
The other sides also with horizontal shrinkage cracks caused by movement due to age.
One angle with vertical shrinkage crack to the left side of the fretwork.
Could benefit from a light cleaning and restoration of the led liner if required.