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。

There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use.

Exterior exhibits stains, marks and dents, visible wear to the canvas covering the hinges, wooden slats appear to have been sandblasted and varnished. The lozine trim exhibits dents and cracks. Locks appear to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits scratches and marks. Trunk restored by "La Malle en Coin".

Interior is fully restored. With a small metallic plate inside the trunk with the mention "Création - restauration Musée du Bagage www.la-malle-en-coin.com".