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 with the expected areas of restoration and refreshment to the lacquer. With considerable craquelure, edge chips and scattered shrinkage cracks to the wood, consistent with age. Further scattered edge chips, primarily to the exterior edges of the front side of both the hat chest and cabinet, the largest near the front foot of the cabinet. The metal mounts with some tarnish. The interior of the hat chest fitted with shelves and with cut-outs to the back panel. The interior of the cabinet fitted with two shelves (one of a later date), above an interior compartment, which is not completely operable. The interior originally fitted with a cross-bar and two drawers, which are retained. The back panel with a square cut-out fitted for an entertainment unit. Stable and ready to place. Together with two keys.