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Is top grain leather good?

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Is top grain leather good?
Yes, top grain leather is good and considered the second-highest-quality leather on the market. Top grain leather, or leather with a buffed top layer, is commonly used to make handbags and appropriate for luxury goods.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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17th CENTURY LEATHER CANDLE CASE
Located in Firenze, FI
Particular little wooden candle holder case covered in fire-branded leather, with bronze hinges. The cassina features floral and gemometric decorations that create boxes within which...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

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Leather, Wood

17th Century Leather Case for a Chalice
Located in Round Top, TX
A very rare and beautiful Italian 17th century case, box, to store a chalice. Beautifully crafted with embossed leather. A fantastic accent piece, whether displayed as a single piece...
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Religious Items

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Leather

20th Century Tibetan Leather, Brass Ghau Prayer Bag
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a small prayer box/bag worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer bag (travel Buddha shrine) made fro...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

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Leather

Mid-Century French Two-Volume Leather Bound Bible Set, Marseille 1953
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library, study, or console table with this elegant two-volume French Holy Bible set. Printed in Marseille, France, and dated 1953, the substantial books are beautifully bo...
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Mid-20th Century French Religious Items

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Leather, Paper

19th Century English Leather Bound Holy Bible with Brass Mounts and Clasps
Located in Dallas, TX
 This impressive antique Holy Bible was published in the 19th century and bound in a richly embossed black leather cover adorned with ornate gilt decoration. The front and back board...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Religious Items

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Brass

19th Century English Leather Bound Family Bible with Brass Mounts and Clasps
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Holy Book was printed in England circa 1870. The impressive Victorian family Bible, titled "The National Comprehensive Family Bible", was edited by Rev. John E...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Religious Items

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Brass

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