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 with some minor scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use, the hound on the finial with left front leg seemingly previously off, but re-attached, the cover slightly loose, though secure, with a tiny split to the front of the cover, just above the rim, the shield held by the lion thumbpiece likely with removed engraving, but cleanly done, some minor bruises to the chased lobes to the cover and to the lower body, wobbles slightly on a flat surface, possibly lacking a decoration to the ends of the balls at the handle terminal, the parcel-gilding largely worn, some wear to the chased decoration at the high points, presents well, generally good condition.

11¹⁄₄ in. (29 cm.) long, over handle, 9 in. (23 cm.) wide