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 Meissen example-- The interior not examined as the jewel button no longer seems to be functioning. The exterior with some wear to the gilding; some minor surface wear and scratches; a few tiny firing flaws in the making. No chromium was found in the green enamels of the body during XRF testing, but chromium was found on the cover, indicating its decoration is 19th century.

The gilt-metal German example- The cover cracked in pieces and restuck; the top half loose from the bottom (mount no longer attached); wear to the gilding; some surface wear/scratches. The lighter not examined for condition or functionality.

The Samson example- Generally good condition; some light scratches; the metal mount with a glue residue surrounding it.