These Summer Cherries plates are a real find if youre looking to update your everyday pottery & create brighter mealtimes. 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 usable). Faults are marked with a black line which will be visible when your product arrives but washes off with a damp cloth.