Vintage Mark Cross Ltd. suitcase/hand luggage in tan leather and Mark Cross patterned cloth. I am unsure of the actual age of the bag, but I was informed recently that it was probably made after 1963. However, it has a retro 1930s-40s look to it.
Monogrammed with the initials ACB in gold stamp. Leather handle. Two brass zippers meet at the center front with a brass clasp at the ends of the zipper pulls. There is a leather strap that goes over this clasp and buckles at the front of the suitcase. Leather and cloth are in good condition, no smell or stains. Leather is slightly scuffed in some areas (please see front leather bands on the bag), but nothing that a bit of polish won't cure.
The interior of the bag is cloth. There are two (2) leather straps and buckles to hold clothing in place. The interior is clean, with no smell or damage.
Please note, one zipper needs repair: One of the zippers has jumped off the track and there are four (4) teeth missing near the bottom of the suitcase (where the pull probably left the track). * *
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photos carefully, as they are part of the condition description of the item. What
you see is what will be shipped. Pre-owned and vintage items are in good (usually
better!) condition with no obvious damage, stains, or smells. Most items have had
only one owner (me!) so if you wish details, please ask ALL questions you may
have BEFORE committing to buy. I try to describe every item accurately
and only post un-retouched photographs. Please excuse the reflection of my phone
or hands in some items. The sunlit area where I take my photos is a plus and a
minus: it helps to highlight any defects or stains, but it sometimes alters the
color of the item. I try to provide at least one photo that most closely approximates
the actual color of the item. The antique mannequin that is pictured with
some clothing items is marked size 12, but she is the ye olde size 12 (from
1953), which is about a modern-day ladies’ size 4. The item/s is being sold AS IS…no
refunds, returns or exchanges. All sales are final . I am not running a
store. I am trying to reduce the clutter in my life and repurpose lovely items back
out into the world to people who appreciate, need, and want them! :-) All items are stored in a sealed, climate-controlled
area, free from common allergens (i.e., pets, smoke, dust). I use recycled or recyclable
materials for shipping. I have noticed that my local USPS office
does not always scan tracking numbers at the time when packages are dropped off
for shipping. Sometimes tracking will read “USPS awaiting item” or “A tracking
number had been provided,” or “The carrier has the package” for days, and then the
package arrives at its destination with no tracking in between! I have been on
the phone with my post office more than once and they have simply told me, “It
happens.” :-D So, please rest assured that once you
see a tracking number for your item, it has been carefully packaged, dropped
off for shipping, and is on the way to you. I put up new listings as I find items,
so if you like what you see, please save me as a seller. Thank you very much
for looking…and reading all the way to here! :-)