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。

There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use.

Exterior exhibits dents, marks, scratches, holes, visible wear to the canvas covering the hinges, significant cracks and wear to the corners, wooden slats exhibits dents and marks. The lozine trim exhibits prominent patina, cracks and marks and there are some significant losses to the leather. The leather closure strap is missing. Hardware appears to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits marks and dents.

Interior is incomplete, it exhibits significant humidity stains, marks and tear to the lining. The interior upper lid appears have been restored, the purple ribbon appears to be a later replacement, it still exhibits wear and tear.