Hello Everyone! I'm new to the forum, and I am writing from Italy. Recently I have found stored in the attic an old Travel Suitcase: it has been forgotten there for decades, as it belonged to a relative of mine who used to travel a lot in the 70's. Altough very very nice with its charming true "vintage looking", unfortunately it also shows signs of usage, and some damages.
Mainly, the support fabric of the zipper (which, differently, is still working perfectly), and the leather strip of the closure, close to the hook.
Will try and make some explaining photos of such details, and overall views and conditions: if required, I can take more.
I just found this nice forum and was hoping it was the right place to ask for some questions and help.
In order to eventually try a restoration, would like to know what a value of such a vintage suitcase could be nowadays (assuming it with no damages), and then see if and what is worthy a restoration and its cost. Also, if anyone has any suggestion of any place close to me (Italy) where a nice restoration can be done, that would be also much appreciated.
The measurements, in centimeters, of the suitcase is approx. 79 x 53 x 25.
Many thanks in advance for any info, help and suggestions.
Dani
Mainly, the support fabric of the zipper (which, differently, is still working perfectly), and the leather strip of the closure, close to the hook.
Will try and make some explaining photos of such details, and overall views and conditions: if required, I can take more.
I just found this nice forum and was hoping it was the right place to ask for some questions and help.
In order to eventually try a restoration, would like to know what a value of such a vintage suitcase could be nowadays (assuming it with no damages), and then see if and what is worthy a restoration and its cost. Also, if anyone has any suggestion of any place close to me (Italy) where a nice restoration can be done, that would be also much appreciated.
The measurements, in centimeters, of the suitcase is approx. 79 x 53 x 25.
Many thanks in advance for any info, help and suggestions.
Dani
Did you try to contact the repairs at your country's LV site ? You can submit these photos to them and inquire as to repair information and cost. They should get back to you with accurate estimates or even if they will attempt to do such a repair/restore on such a delicate item. Sometimes a full restoration will be much more expensive , or be as much as buying a similar item in new condition. Here is a link to the repairs info for Italy. Good luck and please update with your progress !