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 website illustrations are accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
Veneer: as stated in the catalogue, there are some restorations to the veneer, especially to the top which has fully been reveneered later.
There are some minor flaking areas to the left top.
Ormolu mounts: as stated in the catalogue, they are later.
As visible on the website illustrations, the lock's decorative plate of the right drawer is missing.
There are some minor dents, rubbing and some signs of tarnishing.
Leather top: as stated in the catalogue, it has been changed.
There are some scratches and water stains.
Structurally sounds.