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.

Some cracking and losses to upper left corner of cover, on reverse, the cracking extends to hinge and with some separation of lacquer, some wear and faint cracks to lacquer throughout and a little wear to high spots specifically to gilt decoration of cover, cover presently unglued from gold mounts and some French card stock behind mirror, mirror with some pitting, interior compartments good, otherwise good condition.