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.

With general overall marks, nicks, scuffs, dents, polished in surface scratches, losses and repairs consistent with age and use. Minor areas of dirt accumulation in crevices. Several repaired age splits to the top, the longest approximately 30 inches long, resulting in some unevenness to the top. Repaired break to proper right side where front leg corner joint meets side of table. Scatter small chips and losses to carved extremities in tablets and to lions. Small loss to Greek key brass inlaid border on proper left side of table top. As mentioned in catalogue description, the top previously a fall-front, now with some shrinkage causing drawer to stick and not fully close. Top possibly reduced in depth. Interior of drawer with later green baize lining.