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.

With scattered cracking, lifting, flaking and losses to painted and lacquered decoration, and with craquelure, particularly to the drawers. With several bits of mother-of-pearl lacking, some retained, and with some areas of restoration and associated infill. The gilding rubbed and worn in areas, and with some later refreshment. The doors visibly warped and separating, particularly the right hand door. The drawers warped and with cracking to decoration. Two of the small drawers previously with lock plates and with old patch repairs.
The cresting and base with signs of alterations, and the cabinet also with signs of alterations with horizontal cuts at the level of the handles. Swveral drawers reconstructde with Oak, and the back panel also replaced with Oak, probably done in England.
The mounts with rubbing, small scattered dings and dents and with tarnish and oxidation -- several lifting. The frame with scattered restorations and small breaks to the piercing throughout, but stable. With typical lifting, flaking, cracking and small losses revealing bole and bare wood. With areas of restoration to the silvering. No key.