Is this a Lost Britains Grail? Set 1613 - UNTOUCHED since 1938? Most perfect factory-ties I've ever seen! Please help! (3 Viewers)

[croscorpion]

Hi everyone,
I'm a new member and I'm looking for some expert advice on a potential purchase. I just stumbled upon something on Catawiki that literally stopped me in my tracks.
I’m looking at what appears to be a Britains Set No. 1613 from the late 30s. I’ve seen many sets, but I’ve NEVER seen factory-ties this clean. I’ve attached some photos and I’m losing my mind over the stringing. Look at how the fibers are integrated with the paint on the officer’s neck – no double holes on the back of the card, no fraying, just pure 1938 factory work.
The description says it’s missing the outer lid, but could this really be 100% factory original despite that? What do the experts here think about the authenticity of these ties? I'm seriously considering bidding on this one but I'm afraid of overpaying, so I wanted to share these detail shots with the community first.
Is this as much of a "Grail" as it looks to me? Please help me decide if this is worth the investment!
Thanks in advance for any insights.

 

[croscorpion]

@Andanna thanks for the like! I'd love to hear your expert opinion on this. Have you ever seen a Set 1613 with ties in this condition? To me, they look like they haven't moved an inch since the day they were tied in London.