05.21.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 4237: As described one of the suitcases is personalized with a painted monogram JSB N.Y. to one end, this suitcase also having minute spots of surface loss to the coated canvas, I note that all cases are presently intact and structurally sturdy, with the handles appearing securely fastened, three of the cases have an embossed leather trim, while the personalized case has plain leather, there is patination of leather handles and trim, as well as varying degrees of discoloration, the metal hardware also having patination, one of the larger cases has an isolated area of lifting to one side, the other large case with bubbling and visible gabs to the leather trim, as well as having several areas of fill/ attempted restoration at areas of trim loss, I observe typical light surface wear such as minor abrasions

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