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.

There are the inevitable surface scratches consistent with age and handling.
The gilding is rubbed and tarnished.
Some verdigris traces, including around the puttis masks.
Some elements have been reattached to the octogonal frame with visible soldering.
Some back screws are missing.
Some restorations, including some replacements to the coral elements.
The glass panel is later with some surface scratcgehes and oxydation.
The modern box : 5,5 x 34,8 x 41,7 cm.
in good overall condition with some minor surface scratches.