Good condition throughout. Handle good and firm. Some scuffs and ware throughout to be expected, particular one dent on the bell rim. Operational.

Good, original condition with 19th century wear and patination throughout. Handle good and firm. The only defect of note is that the handle has been holed at some stage, most likely for hanging. Operational.

Mixed condition. I.) FORM OF INFORMATION – Chips and losses to the margins (clearly visible from the photograph), some spotting and toning also visible plus pencil inscription to the upper margin. II.) Manuscript document – With two pencil inscriptions to front page, two tape repairs evident, small tears occurring at the creases and the bottom margins, some staining and a little bit grotty. III.) The Blue Paper – With pencil later inscriptions, some slight fading and toning to the margins and splitting at the fold.