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.

Overall with some minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches, as well as minor wear to the silver-plating consistent with age, use, and stacking, the forks with some tines not quite perfectly straight and even and with some wear to the ends, the dinner, luncheon, and butter knives all with hollow handles and Christofle stainless steel blades, a few with some very minor bruises to the ends of the handles, one luncheon knife with some heavier nicks and "crunching" to the handle terminal, overall generally good condition.