The dish is preserved in very good condition, with just typical surface wear and scratching to the surface, including minute nicks to the rim. Typical firing imperfections. Two thermoluminescence samples have been taken from the unglazed footrim, with an associated chip, which has been restored.
If a condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot, it is for guidance purposes only. Such condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alterations, or adaptations because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather a condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For these reasons, any such condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale.