拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

With a clean, complete well-maintained appearance, structurally sound and ready to use. With scattered age and construction cracks, and with general overall marks, nicks, surface scratches, tiny losses and repairs consistent with age and use; the losses primarily to leaf tips at the ear-pieces. The side-rails possibly slightly bowed commensurate with age and use. Inner rails constructed in ash wood, suggesting possibility of Scottish origin. The corners with replaced blocks. Overall with evidence of minor woodworm, now inactive. The modern upholstery with marks, faint discoloration and overall signs of wear, as to be expected from use.