拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

The patinated bronze examples with typical rubbing, light tarnish, and oxidation. With some minor nicks, dings and small casting irregularities, as to be expected. With a few small areas of polish residue. The pewter examples with oxidation and some tarnish, as well as a few areas of polish residue. Each with casting irregularities and some cracking inherent in the making. One example with a crack to the footrim, now out of round but secure when placed. The same example with a small loss to the hat. With wax residue and further oxidation to the candle cups consistent with use. One pewter example with a fixed escutcheon