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 in sound condition. With scattered nicks, marks, and scratches. The ebonized and gilt decoration with rubbing and some losses, and with scattered areas of overpainting. The marble tops with natural inclusions, light abrasions and each with infilled repaired cracks to top and bottom of roundel. The reverse-glass painted roundel with cracks to the glass on each. The example depicting the interior with some losses to the decoration along the cracks to glass and slight discoloration. The other example with some minor staining.