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Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917

$1,295
£961.60
€1,129.36
CA$1,801.71
A$2,017.19
CHF 1,057.68
MX$24,923.67
NOK 13,327.43
SEK 12,580.56
DKK 8,426.39
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About the Item

ABOUT An original automobile picnic set for five. Includes 2 metal food storage containers with leather straps, 5 enamel mugs, salt and pepper shakers, 5 enamel plates, 5 silver and Bakelite knives stamped Sheffield, England, 1 large thermos with 2 drinking cups inside, 5 napkins and 1 small table cloth. Original locking key. CREATOR Unknown. Plates and Mugs: KER Sweden. Thermos: Landers, Frarey and Clark, Cutlery: Sheffield, England. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1914-1917. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Silver, Nickel, Enamel, Bakelite. CONDITION Good. With appropriate patina for age. One strap broken. Three missing spoons. DIMENSIONS Case: H 5.5 in. W 16 in. D 16 in. HISTORY Early picnic sets were generally wicker cased with simple arrangements of flasks glasses and sandwich tins. More lavish sets aimed at the wealthy were made in leather and sumptuously fitted with separate compartments for plates, saucers, glasses, sandwich boxes, condiment sets, milk bottles, drinks bottles, kettles, burners, oil (fuel) containers. Sometimes ceramic butter and preserves pots were supplied with lids secured by leather straps.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1914-1917
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Barware Picnic 0011stDibs: LU1280244987092

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