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.

With restorations to historic damage. Under ultra-violet examination there is evidence of skillfully executed restoration running through the centre and to one side of the plate. Slight variations to the engobe in the areas where restoration was carried out. The underneath with corresponding evidence of skillfully executed restoration in the black engobe when examined under ultra-violet light. The aforementioned restorations are barely visible to the naked eye, especially from the front.