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。
The wood chest overall with some minor scratches consistent with age and use, some age cracks, as mentioned the interior later re-lined and fitted, one internal support for the cover with a break where the hinge bends, one screw at lock replaced in base metal, also lacking a screw to underside of back right foot, the silver with some minor scratches overall, the front left foot with the beginning of a split to side, lacking keys, generally good condition.
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