A couple weeks ago I posted this haul. The case in the top left corner is missing it's lid exterior. It's a neat case, that according to @IAmTheJody 's website (link) is the case for the 1949 Rhodium-plated Executive. Seems it would be a shame to just trash the case. So, I'm wondering if there is anyone out there doing restoration work on cases.
Hi, a year ago or so, I discovered a thread on the B&B that detailed the restoration of one of those Executive cases. I don't recall the thread title, but the thread exists. You might do some thread searches over there. The thread was very informative, and the restoration looked fantastic. I will look over there too, and see if I can locate it. Good luck.
Here it is- https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/gillette-case-restore-pic-heavy.405384/#post-6280709 Enjoy!