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.

Each with minor surface wear and scratches; one vase with nearly ¹⁄₄ of the mouth broken in two pieces, restuck and with an associated restored crack extending down to the widest party of the vase, traces of white overpaint remaining; the other vase in overall good condition; the porcelain not examined out of mount. The mounts in overall good condition with very minor areas of surface dirt and tarnish. Handles and rim and base mount to one vase loose.