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 commensurate with age. Few areas of metal discoloration. One comb slightly misshapen. Few areas at the reverse where the metal wire is slightly bent. Please note each hair comb features a hinged mechanism for ease of wear.
-Additional marks: obscured maker's marks.
-Diamonds: H to I color, SI to I clarity. Minor nicks and abrasions throughout. Many old and rose-cut of decorative quality.
-Horn: with typical characteristics and minor abrasions throughout. Some moderate abrasions to the points of the carved horn.