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20th Century English Leather Trunk On Metal Stand, c.1910
About the Item
Antique early 20th Century trunk, lined with the original fabric in a champagne colour. This trunk comes with original polished metal locks and leather handles. Applied on the trunk lid is the initials W.H.S. Inside the trunk lid is a small pouch and accessory holders for a mirror or other grooming product. Included is a stylish chrome metal stand which the trunk can be placed on top of.
CONDITION
In Good Condition - Some wear consistent with normal use, please refer to photographs.
SIZE
TOTAL SIZE
Height: 49cm
Width: 78cm
Depth: 50cm
STAND
Height: 24cm
Width: 78cm
Depth: 50cm
- Dimensions:Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Good Condition - Some wear consistent with normal use, please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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