Lot 295: A Group of Vintage Leather and Leather-Effect Briefcases and Suitcases including an Example by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd
A collection of vintage luggage items comprising several briefcases and suitcases of varying sizes and materials. One briefcase is crafted from dark textured leather and features gold foil-stamped lettering to the front reading THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS COMPANY LTD / 112 REGENT STREET LONDON W. This item is fitted with brass-toned lever locks and includes a protective canvas wrap over the handle and top section. The group further includes brown leather suitcases and cases with brass-toned hardware, varying latch styles, and reinforced corners. The construction involves stitched leather edges, and some examples feature protective fabric or canvas covers over the handles.
Condition report:
The collection shows significant signs of age and use. Condition issues include surface scuffing, scratches, and abrasions to the leather and leather-effect surfaces. There is visible oxidation and tarnish to the brass-toned metal hardware. Handles show varying degrees of wear, including fraying to fabric wraps and cracking or surface loss to the leather. Small orange adhesive labels are present on several items.
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