Posted 7 years ago
jscott0363
(900 items)
Hello CW friends!!!
I just acquired this amazing little herringbone canvas covered suitcase, or trunk if you will. I was amazed at the condition this one is in. I did give it a good steam cleaning and polished the brass buttons. To find those style of leather handles still intact is fairly rare.
Based on the lock style, the Jenny Lind style brass buttons and the handle type, I'd place this one sometime between 1850 to 1890. Just not sure of the exact decade this one was made.
I love the herringbone canvas and the lock style on this one. The fact that it survived all these years is just incredible. The case is 17" long, 12" tall and 9" deep.
I'll post the purple striped interior in the next post.
Thanks for stopping to have a look!
Scott
Stunning Find !!! So much Character it has !!
Rose,
Thanks for the quick love and comment. Thank you so very much!!!
I love the handles! Neat old find.
It's a good one Scott, and such a great size.
I would love to see you at the international airport using your luggage, in a wonderful hat, ready to board through the first class gate (of course).
Drill,
Thanks Pal! I thought it was a pretty neat find myself.
Karen,
Thanks! I love the smalls. They're easy to work with and take up much less space. Wouldn't that be a sight!!! If I walked into the airport with one of my trunks wearing a top hat, TSA would probably think I was a bit crazy and have me removed from the airport. So, I'd better stick to my Samsonite:)
Thanks everyone for the loves
Rose
Roy
Thomas
Bonnie
Alan
NevadaBlades
Drill
Judy
Kevin
Karen
fleafinder
and
Mike
And thank you all for stopping in. Many many thanks to you all!!!!
Thanks for the loves and appreciations
kivatinitz
myoldkyhome
and
Gary
And thank you all for dropping in. Very much appreciated!!!
Thanks very much for the loves
Michael
and
valentino
And thank you both for dropping in for a look. Many thanks to you both!
Thanks very much for the loves
Pops
and
Mani
And thank you both for dropping by. Always appreciated!!
Kyra,
Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping by. Very much appreciated!!!
What an absolutely delightful piece js -- so love the contrast of the tan and leather and brass -- this one is special.
T-man,
Thanks friend! I do appreciate the kind comment. I was really surprised at the condition when I found it. A bit dirty, but all there. Nothing a good cleaning couldn't correct. Thanks very much for the appreciation and for stopping in. Much appreciated!!!
JImam
and
Anna,
Thanks so very much for the loves and for stopping in. Always very much appreciated!!
Jenni,
Thank you very much for the love and for stopping in!!!