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.

- Overall condition: good. Shows normal signs of wear, with minor abrasions throughout gold and minor oxidation stains on gilded silver and silver. Both brooches fitted with an unscrewable and removable single pinstem clipback. The two hanging parts of the knot can move. Gross weight of each element: 25.3 grams (big knit brooch) and 16.6 grams (little knot brooch).
- Diamonds: on average H to K color, VS2 to SI2 clarity, with minor chips at the junction of the table's facets and at the girdle. Some diamonds deficients.