The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall with some minor scratches and wear to the gilding consistent with age and use, previously re-gilt, the fork tines straight, most with some wear to end tines and a little sharp, the hardstones with some minor natural veining and inclusions, some very minor 'nibbling' to the hardstones where they meet the mounts, one fork with a black handle with a repaired break at the center of the handle with associated in-fill, another fork with a black handle with a repaired break just below the mount with associated in-fill, one knife with a green handle with the blade slightly loose on the handle, though secure, and a very tiny restored chip to the stone just below the mount, another knife with a black handle with some areas of yellow in-fill to the handle probably from a repair, another knife with a black handle with a repaired break just above the terminal with some associated in-fill, all restorations cleanly and professionally done, generally good condition.

7 in. (17.8 cm.) long, the dessert forks
8¹⁄₈ in. (20.6 cm.) long, the dessert knives