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。

-Overall condition: good. Shows normal signs of wear commensurate with age. Few areas of metal discoloration. One comb slightly misshapen. Few areas at the reverse where the metal wire is slightly bent. Please note each hair comb features a hinged mechanism for ease of wear.
-Additional marks: obscured maker's marks.
-Diamonds: H to I color, SI to I clarity. Minor nicks and abrasions throughout. Many old and rose-cut of decorative quality.
-Horn: with typical characteristics and minor abrasions throughout. Some moderate abrasions to the points of the carved horn.