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.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.
- Some age cracks.
- A few tiny losses of lacquer.
- The biggest box with a section of the cover's top rim missing, some touch-ups, some small chips/nicks to the edges and rims.
- The middle-size box with the cover not lying perfectly on the body, relacquering inside the cover and to the rims.
- The smallest box with a metallic body, some losses of lacquer, some relacquering mainly inside and on the rims, some small chips / nicks to the rims.
General age-related surface wear and scratches as can be expected.