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.

We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
- the cover has been broken into possibly four pieces and restuck, and the finial has been off and restuck; all with associated restoration and overpainting, hardly visible to naked eye
- the entire handle has been off, broken into six pieces and restuck, with associated restoration
- a small section on the narrow side of the parfumier has been off and restuck, with associated restoration
- there is a minute repair to the foot rim