The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The comb with small losses to the teeth at both ends and some bends in the smaller tines. Darkening in wood in areas along the right edge (rooster side) and a few other small scattered areas. A nick in the carving on and near the last letter in the lower quadrant (rooster side). Vertical hairline split in the wood transecting the carved hole in the upper right and rubbing to lower left corner (rooster side). Possible aged losses or rubbing in the last letter in the lower left quadrant (rooster side)