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。

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.

The teapot:
- The teapot has losses to the enamels in numerous places, each with an associated extensive network of crackles, the largest and deepest loss is to the shoulder below the rim and measures max. approx. 8 x 3.5 cm.
- There is some restoration and over-painting to some areas of loss.
- The spout has been broken and re-attached.
- The tip of the spout has been restored.

The stand:
- There are extensive losses to the enamels on the legs with associated chips and crackles.
- One leg has been broken and re-stuck.

The detachable central section:
- There are crackles to the enamels.