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。

Condition report :
The catalogue illustrations are accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue, the bronzes are 18th century but associated.
The escutcheon is 19th century.
There are some shrinkage cracks and some ink stains in the drawers as expected.
There are some very minor signs of tarnishing to the mounts, and some very minor signs of verdigris to the finials.
There are some minor shrinkage cracks to the veneer, especially to the top, with some minor parts slightly lifted.
There are some minor scratches and circular marks to the leather top, as expected.
There are some minor restorations, with 'gomme-laque' paste filling and with little wooden pieces, especially to the feet.
There are some other restorations to the veneer, especially to the internal sides of the feet.
Structurally sound.