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, oxidation stains (particularly around the pin and the bird's feet). Brooch fitted with a double pinstem clipback, earrings fitted with clip backs for non-pierced ears. Gross weight of each element: 25.5 grams (earrings) and 28.0 grams (brooch).
- Additional marks: partially erased French maker's mark on brooch, a rhinoceros head facing left (assay mark of 'Recense' in France), French assay mark on the biggest brooch and customs marks on the smallest brooch and the ring.
- Sapphire: with typical inclusions, a few surface-reaching and chips at the junction of the table's facets.
- Tourmalines: with typical inclusions, a few surface-reaching and chips at the junction of the table's facets.
- Onyx: a very severe crack, severe lack of material.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.