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。

With a clean, complete well-maintained appearance, structurally sound and ready to use. With scattered age and construction cracks. Overall with general marks, nicks, surface scratches, tiny losses and repairs consistent with age and use. The top and drawers each with some prominent black marks, as well as some horizontal cracks, the largest of which spans the length of the undertier, approx. 2 in. from its back edge. The repairs including to the back edge of the top and to a small section at the back proper right small columnar support. Some of stops and glue-blocks to the underside replaced, the center of the underside of the top with the 'shadow' of a much larger previous block. Some minor areas of debris accumulation in recessed areas. Overall presenting well, ready to place, though the undertier could benefit from minor stabilizing.