I purchased this in England. There is crazing throughout. There is a crack in one place on the spout of the pot and one on the lid. There are no chips on the spout. There are some slight scratches on the surface. I have displayed it for appreciation. Midnight blue is quite rare, so it is considered very valuable. I rarely saw blue ones even in England. The unique color and design are cool, and I highly recommend it. How about it for those who have a deep understanding of vintage items?