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。

There is minor wear visible infrequently along the extreme turning edges. There are small areas of cracking in the upper left and lower right quadrants of the white passage visible under raking light. Under ultraviolet light, there are small areas of inpainting visible to the lower right and lower left quadrants of the white passage.

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair, and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.