Spring Fashion & Accessories

Condition: 

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Leather has darkened over time. Leather strap at front closure shows sign of age. Light cracking to leather straps at sides. Discoloration marks scattered throughout lining, particularly concentrated at base.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair to good, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Leather components at exterior have darkened and show signs of wear/age throughout; particularly concentrated at bottom corners. Discoloration/scuff marks scattered throughout exterior. Light signs of use to lining. Minor tarnishing to metal components.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is fair to good, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Signs of wear to exterior, concentrated around edges. Exterior leather components have darkened and cracked lightly, due to age. Light tarnishing throughout metal components. Lining has frayed and peeled back from wooden base around interior upper edge and at upper interior corner of base. Minor discoloration marks scattered throughout interior.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good, in consideration of the vintage nature of the item. Exterior leather components have darkened. Discoloration/wear/scuff marks scattered throughout exterior; particularly concentrated at corners and around edges. Minor tarnishing to metal components.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction. 

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