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Lot 123 - Grouping of Three Antique and Vintage Leather Suitcases Including Two Fitted Vanity Travel Cases, One Monogrammed "M.S.T."
Grouping of three leather suitcases. Two are fitted vanity travel cases: one with a lined interior containing a hairbrush and small toiletry containers, and one in dark navy leather with gold-stamped monogram "M.S.T." on the lid, fitted with cut glass toiletry bottles and jars with metal lids. The third is a crocodile-embossed leather suitcase with metal corner guards. All three show heavy wear with scuffing, surface loss, and hardware wear throughout.