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 general overall marks, nicks, surface scratches, tiny losses and repairs consistent with age and use. The veneers overall in well-restored condition, with the expected scattered fraying, lifting, and minor cracks with minor areas of losses and signs of infill and restorations, overall with a polished surface. The carcases with some evidence of minor woodworm, now inactive. The marble with some repairs, and with light scratches throughout and some chips and 'nibbles', mainly along the back edges, consistent with use and handling. The ormolu with some minor surface scratches, casting flaws, verdigris and rubbing, as to be expected; the chutes apparently repositioned, also appearing to retain their mercury gilding. Overall good condition, strongly figured veneers, ready to place.