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 dents, cracks, and marks throughout, visible wear to the canvas covering the hinges and some losses to the canvas, the wooden slats appear to have been sandblasted. The lozine trim exhibits dents and marks. The leather to the handles exhibits dryness and creasing. Hardware appears to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits some dents and scratches.

Interior exhibits light marks and staining. The foldaway desk appears to have been restored.