Nine children, patron of 150 institutions & endless accomplishments with a reign of nearly 64 years: weve managed to condense quite a lot into our boxed Queen Victoria 1/2 Pint Mug. 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.