Most of our china is discontinued and consequently may be previously owned and used, but all of it is in 'Very Good' or 'Good' condition. To help you assess what we mean by this, please read our definitions of condition below.

Pieces in 'Very Good' condition (Green graded items, identified with a 'G' on the invoice) may have:

• slight surface scratching, or wear consistent with normal use
• tiny manufacturing blemishes, only noticeable on close inspection
• a 'seconds' mark. This will be on the base of the piece and varies according to the manufacturer. These will be 'eye perfect', meaning that without close inspection it would be hard to identify any manufacturing defects.

Pieces in 'Good' condition (Yellow graded items, identified with a 'Y' on the invoice):

• As for 'Very Good', but may also include slight fading or wear to the trim, very slight crazing, minor pitting, grit under the glaze, a surface scratch and/or glaze wear. It certainly won't have all of these.

Please rest assured that we only send out china in the condition in which we would be happy to receive it.

Tea cups for some patterns come in a variety of shapes.  If in doubt, please call us on +44 (0) 1926 512402 before ordering.

For items that comprise a lid and a base it is preferable, where possible, to buy the complete item to ensure a good fit between the two. Where there are separate entries for lids and bases, we cannot guarantee their fit.

We occasionally receive pieces that do not meet our normal high standards which are available at a reduced price - please call us for details.