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.

1. Exterior exhibits significant scratches, marks and dents, there are some losses to the paint, wear to the corners, marks and creasing to the leather handle. Hardware exhibits oxidation.
Interior exhibits stains and marks.

2. Exterior exhibits significant scratches and white rub marks, dents, leather handle exhibits prominent patina and dents, metallic corners exhibits scratches and marks. Hardware exhibits rust, one lock is broken.
Interior exhibits light marks, stains and scratches.

3. Exterior exhibits significant humidity stains, prominent patina, dents, scratches, wear and tear to the corners, leather handle exhibits prominent patina. Hardware appears to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits light scratches.
Interior appears to have been restored, it exhibits stains, glue residue marks to the hinges.

4. Exterior exhibits significant marks, dents and scratches, one side exhibits significant cracks to the canvas and swelling, metallic corners exhibits dents, marks and rust, lozine exhibits dents and marks, leather handle exhibits creasing and prominent patina. Hardware exhibits oxidation.
Interior has been restored after market.