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。

Overall very good condition, structurally sound and ready to place. The marble with scattered surface nicks and scratches, natural inclusions, and minor 'nibbling' to edges, as to be expected with age and use. The ormolu with surface dirt, tarnish and rubbing throughout, most notably to feet and fluted columns, yet still retains an overall bright appearance. The mounts below the left hand door slightly lifting causing difficulty when opening. The veneer lightly sunfaded to the front, but in otherwise good condition. Together with four keys.