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.

The three services and their condition noted below, some general light wear and scratches from use.

A Royal Crown Derby service with stylized blossoms above a lappet border, comprising: two teapots and covers in sizes, a two-handled sugar bowl and cover, a cream jug-- Nice condition. Some staining to the interior of the oval teapot from use.

A Royal Crown Derby service with panels of ribbon-tied garlands, pattern no. 3145, comprising: two cake plates, a two-handled sugar-bowl and cover, a cream-jug, six dessert plates, eight teacups and saucers-- Nice condition.

The Sunderland service in the 'Exotic' pattern, pattern no. 2700, decorated with birds in a landscapes, comprising: ten teacups and twelve saucers-- Nice condition; one saucer with a very faint Y-shaped crack to the center.