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 marks, dents, scratches to the zinc, the wooden slats appears to have been sandblasted. The lozine trim appears to have been polished, still it exhibits significant dents. The initials on each side are partially faded. The exterior metal of the trunk appears to have been cleaned. Hardware appears to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits dents and scratches.

Interior is incomplete, it exhibits marks, humidity stains, and musty odor.