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。

The website illustrations are accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbings consistent with age and use.
Veneer :
The veneer is partly insolated, especially to the front.
There are some restorations to the veneer, especially with 'gomme-laque' paste filling and wooden pieces.
There are some minor cracks to the veneer, as expected.
There are some minor restorations to the brass inlaid, with some minor parts slightly lifted and some minor traces of white cleaning product.
Mounts :
The C-scroll mount to the left drawer of the back is slightly detached and needs to be re-fixed properly.
The gilding is in good condition despite some very minor casting flaws and rubbings as expected.
Top : There are some minor marks and scratches to the leather top. With minor scuff marks and black areas. The gilding slightly erased.