拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

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.