Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good structurally though the white velvet has several small orange spots running the length of the stripe. The blue leather piping running along the edges has several scratches and there is some missing blue pile on the bottom edges. The handle and outer leather wrapped frame has some wear, scratches and indentations from use, and the hardware is noticeably scratched. The leather interior lining is scratched throughout from use with some small indentations and noticeable wear along the edges of the pockets.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally though the black leather piping running along the edges has several scratches especially along the bottom and there is some missing black pile on the bottom edges. The handle and outer leather wrapped frame has some wear, scratches and indentations from use with one gouge on the front right edge, and the hardware is noticeably scratched. The leather interior lining is scratched throughout from use with some small indentations.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though there are a few pulled threads on the back center strip. The hardware has some light soiling and striations from use with the top hinged clasp plating worn, revealing the base metal undertone. The leather lining has a few light scratches.
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