It's kept nice because it isn't used much. There are a few of us who use it of an evening, perusing various tomes and world-wide newspapers as we sip fine brandy or cognac. "Copper" Johnny keeps out the riff-raff who do come attempt to enter in their search for a copy of "Hustler" or "Miss Birch-All's School For Naughty Boys" -- a tap with his blackjack and kick downstairs with his calked boots usually prevents their return.