Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is some noticeable wear to the frame and slight discoloration on the handle.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is some darkening along the top of the metal frame where the closure clasps are attached, some plating is worn thin on the top and along the chain from use, and the lining has some orange spots near the opening. The interior elasticized pocket has lost it's stretch and the included mirror has darkened spots from aging.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though there are two small rhinestones missing, one on the top floral clasp and one on the front left scroll. There are some light scratches on the top enamel frame and some light discoloring on the metal clasp.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good though there are a few missing beads on the top flap along the fold lines. The frame has some wear along the front left edge.
THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good though the frame has some noticeable darkening due to use and age and some of the plating has worn thin on the front clasp and top corner edges. The edges of the mirror are starting to tarnish from age.
THE SIXTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is very good with some minor discoloring on the frame closures and along the exterior edges.
THE EIGHTH
The overall condition is good though with the top frame having either tarnished or the plating worn thin along the handle and there are 6 rhinestones missing along the frame and front clasp. The metallic thread embroidery has some darkening due to age.
THE NINTH
The overall condition is good though the exterior has some darkening throughout due to age and some worn spots along the seams. There is a small loss on the back hand strap at the stop and there is some thread loss along the sides. The top frame has darkened worn areas on each of the corners, the top hinged clasp, and along the edges. The mirror reflective backing has mostly worn away but the glass is still intact.
THE TENTH
The overall condition is very good with minimal darkening due to age throughout the cross stitched sides. The frame has several scratches along the edges and the top of the clasp is missing some plating. The mirror is intact though the reflective surface has started to fog.
THE ELEVENTH
The overall condition is good though the frame is missing 14 stones and has a few cracks in the enamel just under the top clasp. The frame is darkened throughout from use but still fully functional. The mirror reflective surface is starting to fog though fully intact.
THE TWELFTH
The overall condition is good structurally though there is some bead loss, most noticeable on the front upper right corner, back right side 1.5" below the frame and on the upper back right side under the frame. Additional bead loss is minimal along the bottom edge where the fringe is attached. The frame is noticeably worn with the plating revealing the base metal along the top and side edges. The frame is misshapen but still intact and functional.
THE THIRTEENTH
The overall condition is very good structurally though the pouch appears to have darkened due to age and the leather lining has some darkened marks throughout. There is some verdigris on the interior snap backing plate.
THE FOURTEENTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
THE FIFTEENTH
The overall condition is very good with some minor darkening throughout the exterior and minor wear along the leather trim. The included cards have yellowed but are still intact.
THE SIXTEENTH
The overall condition is very good though there is some minor bead loss on the front left bottom flower and there are some small marks on the interior opening lining.
THE SEVENTEENTH
The overall condition is very good though the plating on the gold-tone frame is worn revealing the base metal, though the frame is still functional.
THE EIGHTEENTH
The overall condition is very good though the top kissing closure knobs plating has worn thin revealing the base metal.
THE NINETEENTH
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some bead loss on two of the top corners next to the frame. The top kissing closure is missing one faux pearl on its knob and the frame has several scratches and some worn areas from use.
THE TWENTIETH
The overall condition is very good though the attached coin purse gold-tone plating has mostly worn away and there is a dark spot on the bottom of the purse.
THE TWENTY-FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
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