Antique Captain's Uniform Travel Case, English, Shipping, Suitcase, Victorian

Our Stock # 18.6432

This is an antique captain's uniform travel case. An English, leather bound shipping suitcase, dating to the Victorian period circa 1890.

• Attractive Victorian travel case
• Displays a desirable aged patina
• Canvas in consistent dark hues and good original order
• Leather bound seam work for lasting stability

• Lid secured by original, leather straps in wonderfully aged condition
• Case dressed with elegant, working brass trunk locks — key present
• Leather handles to each end with riveted strap tabs
• Textile interior present in cream hues with hand drawn, decorative red cross

• Bound leather luggage slip to lid reads H. Ford & Sons of Appledore in Devon.
• Antique travel memorandum label adds further period interest
• Dating to October 27th 1911 and issued by the Great Eastern Railway

This is an eye-catching antique captain's uniform case, sure to appeal to collectors of cases in good original condition. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 80cm (31.5'')
Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')
Max Height: 31.5cm (12.5'')