CC - No, a visual inspection was all that was "authorized" by the owner. Done for a rehab job on the Ithaca Luggage Co. best quality O&L trunk case for SN 230329, which had suffered an extreme attack of mildew and general neglect. All came out well in the end, fortunately. Am making all efforts to attend the March Event - one never knows what obtuse treasures lurk in the lesser-light areas of the dank pre-sale venues! KBM