Condition Definitions

Mint - the way the item looked when make, as if it had been placed in a box and never used. Brilliant colors, no abrasion, or slight surface scratches.

Excellent - Very minor signs of use. Slight rubbing to gilt, or minor abrasion, or slight surface scratch.

Very Good - limited amount of wear, minimal scratches, to surface, good coloration, overall surface

Good - normal wear and tear to item. Surface abrasions on china, small dents on silver, may have small flakes. Not in critical areas, no repairs.

Condition standards are often different for dissinator types of items, materials and ages. One area might accept dents or dimples (furniture) were as another might be critical (silver). So we have attempted to define conditions as we use it in our gallery and on our web site. We are critical inour buying and don't buy damaged merchandise. Once in a great while an item is just to good to pass up over a small damage. If applicable any chip, crack or repair will be noted in the description. You can rely on our condition grades. If you have any further questions about a specific item please feel free to contact us.