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。

In good overall condition. With scattered age and construction cracks, and with general overall marks, nicks, surface scratches, tiny losses and repairs consistent with age and use. The veneers overall with scattered fraying, lifting, and minor cracks with minor areas of losses and signs of infill and restorations, particularly surrounding the slide and at the drawer front. The ormolu with some minor surface scratches, slight casting inconsistencies, light oxidation and rubbing, as to be expected; the metal apparently regilt. The leather to the two surfaces is later, with the usual light scratches, marks and wear. Overall good condition, ready to place.