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。

Overall in good, sound condition. With typical scattered light nicks, faint marks, surface abrasions and scratches, consistent with age and use. The veneers with very minor lifting, some inherent age cracks and some visible seams. The mounts significantly tarnished and would benefit from a sympathetic cleaning. The lower shelf with some further light surface wear and sun fading, consistent with use. The interior with a recessed burn from previous electrical fitting, not readily visible; the interior drilled for wiring. The lock plate rusted to interior. The silk lining with light staining and surface wear consistent with use. No key.