Both inspected closely under good daylight, strong transmitted light and ultra violet light. The bowls are free from any restoration. There are no chips or cracks. The glaze and enamels are in very good condition. There is a very small amount of wear to the gilding.

One bowl has two manufacturing glaze imperfections to the interior showing as a small underglaze brown spot in the centre of a blossom head in the roundel and the other as a small glazed over bump of clay outside the roundel at around 7 o clock.

We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.