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 Portuguese pair with some minor wear, fading, light staining, and light tarnish to the gilt fabric and tassels, the silver mounts with some very light scratches, the storage box with scratches, rust, losses to the painted surface, and varnish on the exterior, lacking securing latch, the interior lined in pink satin, with wear, fading, tears, and some losses throughout, the Spanish pair with some wear, rubbing, and scratches to the brass, the red cotton backing with some wear, tears, and areas of loss.

7¹⁄₄ in. (18.5 cm.) long, 5¹⁄₂ in. (14 cm.) wide, the Portuguese pair
6³⁄₄ in. (17.1 cm.) high, 10¹⁄₄ in. (26.6 cm.) wide, 6³⁄₄ in. (17.2 cm.) deep, the tin case
5¹⁄₂ in. (14 cm.) long, 5¹⁄₄ in. (13.3 cm.) wide, the Spanish pair