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。

With a clean, complete well-maintained appearance, structurally sound and ready to use. With scattered age and construction cracks, and general overall marks, nicks, surface scratches, tiny losses and repairs consistent with age and use. The veneers overall in well-restored condition, with the expected scattered fraying, lifting, and minor cracks with minor areas of losses and signs of infill and restorations, overall with a polished surface. The carcases with some evidence of minor woodworm, now inactive. The marble with some repairs, and with light scratches throughout and some chips and 'nibbles', mainly along the back edges, consistent with use and handling. The ormolu with some minor surface scratches, casting flaws, verdigris and rubbing, as to be expected; the chutes apparently repositioned, also appearing to retain their mercury gilding. Overall good condition, strongly figured veneers, ready to place.