ROYAL DOULTON Carlyle - 8 Place Settings +

All of our pieces are second-hand, and as such there will always be some 'signs-of-use' from their previous lives. We try and accurately grade them to give you a better idea of their condition so you can be confident in your purchase.

 Excellent

• Mint / Like new 
• Refinished / Restored
• Upholstered Goods: Either like new/reupholstered/professionally cleaned

Very Good

• Overall clear of major blemishes, shows minor age-appropriate signs of use.
• Few (if any) surface/finish scratches, moisture/heat stains
• No major scratches, gouges, discolouration.
• No structural or functional issues.
• Upholstered Goods: Clean, free of any rips/tears/stains unless otherwise noted. 

Good

• Age-appropriate signs of use, some scratches and/or moisture/heat stains, sun discolouration.
• Few (if any) major scratches, gouges, veneer damage.
• Unless noted, no structural / functional issues.
• Upholstered Goods: Age-appropriate wear and tear, possible minor stains/discolouration, foam/fabric will need replacing soon, future reupholstery should be considered.

TLC / Fair

• Wear and tear exceeding normal use, cosmetic repair/restoration needed.
• Possible scratches, gouges, veneer damage, stains, discolouration.
• Possible structural/functional issues that should be addressed
• Upholstered Goods: Fabric needs cleaning or replacement, foam/stuffing has deteriorated and needs replacing, reupholstery in general should be considered.