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.

Fairly good condition overall and ready to use. As catalogued, this cabinet has been adapted from the case of an old organ or music box, which originally would have contained a mechanism to play the tunes listed on the inscribed paper to the inside of the cabinet. The base apparently contemporary to the upper section. It is now arranged with shelves and has been adapted in the way it opens, with later timbers to the interior, plugged and filled holes and tenons, and modern glass shelves. There are inevitable minor scratches, marks, knocks, chips, losses, wear, abrasions, shrinkage cracks and areas of discolouration overall, consistent with age and use. Some chips and wear to the paint, including the first word of the painted ribbon and the first label above the far left pull, which are illegible. Some repairs and replacements to mouldings and some sections of moulding have come off. The doors and catches with modern ball-bearing catches.