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 pile has even overall wear which mostly rests at the knot collar. There are areas within the field that have worn below this where there are associated areas of repiling. These are more obvious in the red ground which has since faded in colour to a pale pink tone and which can be detected from the face of the carpet. The repiling amounts to approximately 20% overall. The selvages have been rebound. The ends are original and finished with a securing stitch.