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 and scratches, five vertical cracks on the top lid. The lozine trim exhibits prominent patina, creasing, crinkles, dents and marks. Wooden slats appear to have been sandblasted. The leather closure strap is missing. Hardware appears to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits dents and scratches.

Interior is incomplete, it exhibits stains, marks and humidity stains. Interior top lid appears to have been restored.