Luxe Holiday: Featuring The Couture Collection of Merle Reskin

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is excellent.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. Dark residue marks scattered throughout lining. Light finish loss to metal feet. A few minor scuffs to leather handles.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good. A few faint residue marks scattered throughout yellow lining. Slight loss of form/stiffening to top edge of bag. A few faint residue marks to braided handles.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good. A few faint
residue marks at exterior.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is fair to good. Discoloration throughout exterior textile, likely due to aging glue; concentrated at top edges, side seams, base seam, and strap. Otherwise, little to no signs of wear.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is good. General signs of light wear. Some faint residue/discoloration marks scattered throughout bag exterior. Light signs of wear to leather strap. A few residue marks scattered throughout lining.

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