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, marks and scratches, there are some losses to the canvas, visible wear to the canvas covering the hinges, there are some wooden parts slightly exposed due to small perforations to the canvas, the wooden slats appear to have been sandblasted. The lozine trim exhibits prominent patina, dents and marks. The leather closure strap is missing. Hardware appears to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits scratches and dents.

Interior is incomplete, upper top lid appears to have been restored aftermarket, it exhibits marks, wear and light stains.