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.

In good, decorative and stable condition and ready to place. With the expected scattered nicks, light scuffs and scratches, as to be expected. The lacquer decoration rubbed, lifting, flaking and with scattered cracks and small losses. With some visible seperation at joins. With a larger loss beneath central drawer. The extreme edges and corners with some losses to silver and gold leaf. With scattered touch ups to losses of gilding throughout. The back left and front right leg leg possibly restored at joins, and with subsequent losses to decoration along seam and foot. The other legs with scattered stress and age cracks, and with some chipped losses. Small drawer on the left does not open.