An assortment of two vintage portable cases comprising a fitted writing or vanity case and a utility suitcase with military provenance. The fitted case features a tooled reddish-brown leather exterior decorated with a gilt-metal effect Greek key border to the lid. The interior is lined with brown velvet and ruched gold-toned satin, containing multiple partitioned compartments and a folding divider. The brass lock plate is stamped with MADE IN ENGLAND and LEVER. A handwritten card is present reading With the very best wishes of Mr. & Mrs. F. Marrow? The Keep, Brampton. The second item is a utility suitcase constructed from dark brown vulcanised fibre with reinforced metal corners and a stitched leather handle. The interior lid is stenciled in black ink I.G. SMITH HMS ST GEORGE ISLE OF MAN 1945 alongside a vintage pin-up girl decal. The case contains period ephemera including a newspaper fragment referencing the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally and an Old Parish Magazine.
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