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Antique 19th Century Victorian Leather Suitcase With Painted Crest c.1850
About the Item
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian leather suitcase with a painted family crest. The suitcase is very well kept and features the original cotton lining, document holder and dust covers with leather straps. Throughout, brass hardware such as the lock plate, buckles and rivets feature throughout. At a later date, a familial crest has been painted on the outside in an array of bright colours depicting royal lions, flags and a castle crest. This case exemplified a merging of style and practicality, embodying the spirit of a transformative era in travel.
CONDITION
In Good Condition - Some light wear consistent with normal use, please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 20 cm // 7.87 in
Width: 61 cm // 24.02 in
Depth: 36 cm // 14.17 in
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In Good Condition - Some light wear consistent with normal use, please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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