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。

-Overall condition: good. Shows normal signs of wear and abrasions to metal throughout. Small areas of glue visible where the coral meets the yellow gold. Few very minor points of oxidation to the metal on the wings of the bee.
-Additional marks: unknown maker's mark.
-Coral: with typical characteristics including mottling. Minor abrasions to the coral throughout.
-Diamonds: bright and lively.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding colored stones.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding the sale of endangered species.