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, vertical cracks on the top lid, there are some losses to the canvas, visible wear and tear to the canvas covering the hinges, wooden slats exhibits dents. The lozine trim exhibits dents and scratches. The initials are faded. Locks appear to have been cleaned and polished, still it exhibits scratches and dents.

Interior is incomplete, the upper top lid appears to have been restored, still it exhibits marks and stains. The ribbon is a later replacement.