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。

Overall good condition with light surface scratches and minor wear as can be expected with aging of this material. The metal surfaces with minor abrasions, minor wear to relief decoration, dirt to recessed areas, some wear to gilding, and scattered areas of oxidation as can be expected with aging of this material. The inkwell with ink stains along the inside of the well and the lid; the glass insert unmarked and with orange residue along the bottom. The memo calendar with some tears to pages concentrated at punched holes, very light foxing and ink marks to outer edges of pages. The inkwell with attached pen tray with a smooth, even gilt finish differing from the doré finish on the other three pieces in this set. With unmarked glass insert with surface irregularities along the inside edge.