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。

We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
It is in our opinion that the property is in good overall condition for its age.
-There are some expectscratches, surface wear and rubbings.
-There is a small shallow dent on the first case and on the top of cover case.
-There is a short crack each on the cover case and first case.
-The risers with some expected scratches and surface wear, consistant with age and use.

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