拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

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

1. Exterior exhibits dents, marks and scratches, visible wear to the canvas covering the hinges, dark marks on the top lid. The lozine trim exhibits cracks and wear. The leather to the handle exhibits dryness and creasing. Hardware appears to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits scratches and dents.
Interior is incomplete, it exhibits humidity stains and marks.

2. Exterior exhibits dents, stains, scratches and marks, visible wear to the canvas covering the hinges, small perforations and some nails are visible through the canvas. The leather handles appears to have been replaced, there are unsigned. The leather closure strap is missing. Hardware appears to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits scratches and marks.
Interior is incomplete, it appears to have been restored, still it exhibits light marks and stains.

3. Exterior exhibits scratches, dents, marks, visible light wear to the canvas covering the hinges, scratches to the top lid. The lozine trim exhibits cracks. The leather to the handle exhibits creasing, marks and dryness.
Interior is complete it exhibits light marks, stains, and light musty odor.