拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

Scattered age and construction cracks. An approx. two-inch block missing from one side of the apron. Evidence of old worm damage, now inactive. Overall with uneven sun fading, cracking and lifting to veneer. The veneer and the marquetry with age and construction cracks throughout, most pronounced on the door. Patches, infill and restorations to the veneer throughout. Some areas of lifting, buckling and small losses to the marquetry; recommend stabilizing. The under tier later. The brass and ormolu with rubbing and tarnish, the ormolu mounts and sabots are of a later date; the brass gallery bent. Inscribed 'R. DiMarco' in pencil to interior, paper labels to underside reading 'Walter Carter's Depository / 139 / Manchester' and 'Landa / #119699 / 31'. With key.