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 are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use.

Exterior exhibits dents, marks, scratches and stains, there are some small perforations to the canvas on the sides, dents and marks to the wooden slats, there are some minor losses to the canvas, visible wear to the canvas covering the hinges. The leather closure strap is missing. Hardware and lozine trim exhibits significant dents, scratches and rust.

Interior is incomplete, it exhibits significant humidity stains and marks, lining paper is torn, the blue coton ribbon appears to be a later replacement, still it exhibits some tear.