If youre lucky enough to be given this beautifully boxed Blue Star 4 Mug Teapot, dont let it get lonely. It really does crave the companionship of the 4 matching Blue Star mugs too. What is a second? All pottery is inspected before it leaves the factory. When an item is classified as a second the fault or faults may be in the finish, the decoration or the shape. The faults are not structural (i.e. each piece still functions as intended & is useable). Faults are marked with a black line which will be visible when your product arrives but washes off with a damp cloth. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any seconds, discontinued or sale pieces.