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 silver overall with some minor scratches consistent with age and use, wear to the gilding, some rubbing to the cast and chased decoration at the high points, one knife lacking the silver-gilt cap to the end of the handle, some fork tines not quite straight and even, the porcelain with some wear and minor losses to the gilding, one knife with some areas of restoration and overpaint, one knife with a long U-shaped restored break to one side with associated areas of restoration and overpaint, one fork with a large area of restoration and discolored overpaint, enough slots in boxes for the pieces, but not all fit perfectly. Please note the weight listed only includes the two spoons.