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Trunks and Luggage For Sale
20th Spanish Trunk, Blanket Chest with Raised Wooden Panels and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
20th Spanish trunk with raised wooden panels and original iron hardware
A Spanish carved wood blanket chest from the 20th century. This an...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
1900s Crocodile Suitcase
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy an old African crocodile suitcase from England. The skin has a rare tan shade and beautifully pronounced points on the top side of the suitcase. ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk , Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This impressive Louis Vuitton wardrobe features monogramm canvas, lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and studs as well as solid brass corners.
It has got a lift top that close...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood with Brass Overlay and Studs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs throughout. The antique trunk is comprised of solid carved teak wood and features ornate brass interior hinges. The interior is also fitted with a candle box on the upper left corner. The chest is adorned with ornate brass metal corner plates and brass studs throughout, creating a series of geometric symbols and Moorish inspired patterns. The patterns on the top of the trunk are said to symbolize the Fountain of Youth. The chest features a hand-carved ebonized wood base and brass carrying handles. Exquisitely detailed with magnificent craftsmanship. Originally used for travels and often for the exports of good. Makes a great coffee table or accent piece or entryway chest.
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Large George III Antique Mahogany Cellarette/Wine Cooler
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large George III antique mahogany cellarette/wine cooler having a splendid quality mahogany lift up top with a moulded edge opening to reve...
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Other
Large English Mahogany Silverware Flatware / Collectors Trunk Circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large antique solid Mahogany flatware / silverware trunk. Box features a large fitted interior for silver, flatware and serving pieces, also this would be an excellent collectors or ...
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Louis Vuitton Hard Sided Suitcases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful set of three pieces of hard sided Louis Vuitton luggage. This set was purchases brand new in Paris & has been rarely used. Hence the...
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Italian 20th Century Leather, Wood and Brass Travel Trunk with Rustic Character
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian leather and wood travel trunk from the 20th century with lined interior, removable compartment, brass accents and great rustic character. Created in Italy during the 20th ...
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20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Traveling Jewelry Case in Shagreen Brass w/Leather Handles by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
As an ode to vintage steamer trunks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 90 cm Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton trunk features hand stenciled monogram canvas , light honey color lozine trim and Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass locks and clasps, Louis Vuitton stamp...
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1920s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Folk Art Pine Trunk with Wrought Iron from the Mid 19th Century
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish folk art trunk from the mid 1800s. The trunk is made in northern Sweden and has old historic paint with initials and dating – 1875 – on the lid. The last letter of the initia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1880, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut
Louis Vuitton Batignolles Vintage Monogram Louis Vuitton Purse LV Tote
Located in Rochester, NY
Date code CA1068
The Louis Vuitton date code CA1068 indicates that the item was manufactured in Spain (CA) in the 10th week of 2008. The "CA" letters signify the manufacturing locat...
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Early 2000s French Bohemian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Located in North York, ON
Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with original interior fitting, compartments, hangers and hardware. The interior and drawer c...
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1920s French Industrial Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique French Leather Travel Trunk Beaumont, with Linen Interior
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique leather travel trunk. The leather is marked with the name Beaumont and the street 93 rue du BAC in Paris. The interior is made in linen fabric with loose baskets that can be ...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique Shipping Trunk, Continental, Aluminium, Travelling Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipping trunk. A Continental, aluminium travelling chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Appealing tonality a...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Luggage Racks-Stools for Les Arcs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic luggage rack or stool by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. Tubular chrome frame with pine slats. Wood in original vintage condition. Could also be used as a side table. Fantas...
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1970s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag covered monogram canvas and natural tan leather, serves as a quintessential representation of the brand's unwavering commitment to a design that ha...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Rigid Breakless Co., Steamer Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Vintage Rigid Breakless Co., Steamer Trunk
A very useful Strong travel trunk from the Breakless Co. it is lined in paper fabric
The Trunk is covered with Strong vulcanised fi...
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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Synthetic
19th Century French Wardrobe Luggage Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A 19th century wardrobe luggage trunk. Fine quality, French. Striped cloth, wood, metal & brass bound. Fitted for hanging on one side, with drawers & fold-out storage on the other. C...
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19th Century French Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Vuitton Patinated Alzer Hard Case Vintage Luggage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton has been fabricating Leather goods for over a century.
This case was purchased in the early 20th century and does not have a code number - those came after the 1980's. ...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 65 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag covered monogram canvas and natural tan leather, serves as a quintessential representation of the brand's unwavering commitment to a design that ha...
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, Made In France c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early-20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time, the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury throughout the years.
A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces. Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time. In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof...
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1930s French Other Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Luggage/Duffle Bag , c. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram luggage bag. The exterior of the bag is adorned with the renowned LV monogram pattern and vachetta leather deta...
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1980s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Victorian 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period brown leather trunk from the 19th century with brass accents and lateral handles. This 19th-century English Victorian brown leather trunk embodies the ele...
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19th Century English Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
18th Century Baroque Chest
Located in Wilton, CT
This large domed 18th Century Baroque Chest is made with solid oak and mounted with decorative iron strapwork and handles. It is a handsome...
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Leather Traveling Trunk with Hand-Painted Carriage Scene
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dome Top Leather Trunk with poychrome hand Painted Scene, early 20th century.
A gorgeous traveling trunk from France with a hand painted horse carriage landcape at the lid.
Wooden tr...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Iron
Louis Vuitton of Paris Tan Canvas Dress Suit Carrier With Brass Hanger
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Louis Vuitton of Paris Dress Tan Canvas Suit Carrier With Monogrammed Brass Handle With Monogrammed Brass Handle
Full height with handle in use 113cm
Width 51cm
Depth 2cm
Height w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Iron Lock Box Money Safe Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
This iron lock box is loaded with character from the heavy iron side handles, rivets and iron straps throughout.
There are two hinged latches allowing for additional padlocks to be a...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 45 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag covered monogram canvas and natural tan leather, serves as a quintessential representation of the brand's unwavering commitment to a design that ha...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Goyard Trunk, 1910 France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely or...
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1910s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Buddhist Manuscript Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Buddhist Manuscript Chest - Trunk. Antique Burmese Sadaik Chest of the Mandalay Period. Once used to hold Buddhist texts and the likes of devotional practice. Wonderfully decorated Gilt over black with Buddhist scenes of teaching, followers, temples, and elephant on one side. Teak hard wood top lifts off the chest for storage. Can be used as blanket chest, bedside, table with storage, stand for display or collection. An beautiful antique decorative chest...
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1890s Thai Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Teak
18th Century Italian Cassapanca
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning mid-18th century Cassapanca from the Siena region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed from polychromed wood with gorgeous painting detail and color. Fabulous patina.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase In Monogram Canvas, France c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton hard-sided case, mid to late 20th century, the exterior finished in the famous monogram canvas with brass fittings. A great piece for use today or as a decor...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 19th century iron bound painted marriage trunk. The exterior of this trunk is painted blue with colorful flower baskets and arrangements on its facade with the monogram, “A...
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19th Century Swedish Other Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Classic Monogram Canvas 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Timeless suitcase by Louis Vuitton from the 60s with rounded edges and a double zipper. It is easy to carry with its comfortable rounded handles and bears a removable ID holder. It i...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
French Parchment / Vellum Suitcases as Side Table
By Innovation
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of high quality French luxury vellum suitcases. France, 1920-1930s.
Made in wood and parchment with brass studs and lock plates in brass and leat...
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20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mongolian Painted Trunk
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully painted Mongolian wooden chest of the 19th century. This is a wonderful example exhibiting the art work in the region. Large hand made hand decorated Mongolian painted storage chest. A well preserved patina showcasing its history alive with warm soft rich colors of cinnabar, red, white, orange, gray, gold and black. Superbly decorated with birds, butterfly's, flowers and goldfish. Surrounded with the endless knot or eternal knot Srivatsa. Srivatsa is a symbolic knot one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism. It is symbolized also as Samsara, the endless cycle of suffering of birth, death and rebirth and the inter-twining of wisdom and compassion. Also as a symbol representing the cycle of life. This highly decorated chest was worthy of such Auspicious regard making it extremely significant to those who used it. An important Asian Antique chest...
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Late 19th Century Mongolian Tibetan Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Poplar
19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Spain, circa 1800, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Delaware Valley Black Walnut Dower Chest, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American black walnut dower chest over three divided drawers. The chest features post and panel construction with the corner posts terminating in turned fe...
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1830s American Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Chinese Handcarved Chinoiserie Wood Trunk Chest
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chinese antique handcarved wood trunk or chest with great reddish patina and brass hardware. Great condition.
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1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Monogram
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate color, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps, lock and studs, solid brass corners...
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1920s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton LV Monogram 'Bisten' Suitcase, circa 1990
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton large ‘Bisten’ suitcase in LV monogram pattern coated canvas with edges trimmed in lozine and polished brass fittings.
Securing the lid of the case is a central sprung...
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1990s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gentleman's valet suitcase. An English, leather fitted case with silver topped bottles, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Superb fitted suitcase, rep...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now famous brand apart from the imitators ...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1880, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Crocodile Beauty Case, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage crocodile beauty case
Excellent Vintage crocodile beauty case in cognac color, in very good condition.
Single handle in alligator with rimmed b...
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1980s Italian Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Crocodile
20th Century Louis Vuitton Malle Armoire Trunk Monogram Canvas, Paris c. 1914
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
An exquisite “malle Armoire“ (wardrobe trunk) by Louis Vuitton, early 20th century made in France, Paris.
The malle armoire was made in different sizes, this is the medium one.
Cover...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique 20th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogram...
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1920's Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk in Stenciled Monogram, 130 cm Vuitton Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton cabin trunk is spectacular and very rare. Indeed, its dimensions are huge for a cabin trunk since it reaches 130 cm wide . These dimensions are perfectly un...
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1920s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th C. Brass Riveted Leather Travel Trunk Sage's Trunk Depot Boston, Ma.
Located in Rochester, NY
A large 19th century American brass riveted leather travel trunk in nicely aged original surface color patina to leather and brass. Ink stamped at both sides with owners name - Mrs. A.J. Wellman, Friendship NY ( information about this historically prominent family available online ) Fully linen lined interior with removable upper tray. Wood slats on bottom. Brass lock plate is stamped Eagle Lock Co. Patent dated 1877. Original paper label at interior of trunk - Sage's Trunk Depot - Corner of Washington and Essex Streets - Boston, Ma. ( img. 10 ) A rare antique American...
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19th Century American Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Inside Carved Raised Panel
Located in Miami, FL
Antique carved walnut cassone coffer on paw feet from Spain, circa 1880.
Very versatile as well: Could be used as a seating bench, or an entry piece o...
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Late 18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Walnut
Goyard Trunk A Rare Early 20th Century Steamer or Wardrobe Trunk by Goyard
By Goyard
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine and Rare Early 20th Century Steamer or Wardrobe Trunk by Goyard of Paris.
French - Paris c.1910-1920
Covered in the trademark Goyardine chevron pattern canvas with contrasti...
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund Gatchen
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
Where to begin, if you are looking at this listing then the chances are you know something about antique safes, if you do, then you will recognise just how rare this piece is, I have in all my online research only found one other that was in a terrible condition, it sold in the Sotheby’s Carlton Towers sale on the 4th November 2009, the sale price was £73,250 plus commission which at the time was 30% making the final sale amount £95,225 This example was missing the original key, all the silver finish had polished off and it was rusty, mine by comparison is in absolutely sublime order throughout
The original key is present, it operates the exceptionally heavy top lock which has 22 separate locks, each lock works independently so if a thief tried to force one open, it would have no affect on the remaining 21 locks
The front of the safe depicts a bird possibly an eagle, the top has a medieval locking plate cover which splits down the middle to reveal the entrance to the lock, it looks similar to a fleur de lis, it springs closed when the key is removed and has its own lock, it has a secret to unlock it, if you don’t know it, you can never fit the key. The sides have oversized handles as they need to be, the safe must weight in excess of 100kgs, the rear has a similar medieval crest
The finish is sublime, truly exquisite, this is a work of art and will be the centre piece and pride of any collection, I have absolutely no desire to sell it whatsoever, if it stays in my collection forever so be it, I will never have the chance to own such a piece again and it is an absolute pleasure to see it each day
For a similar strong box signed to the interior by Dittman and Gatchen and worthy of comparison see a very fine example from The Alphonse de Rothschild Collection which was sold on the 26th of March 1973 at the De Rede sale in Monaco as lot 167. The Rothschild box...
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1680s Charles II Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Early Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, C. 1910
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early Louis Vuitton trunk, c. 1910, with LV insignia pattern having one interior tray, Monogram travel labels, Interior label, Rue Scribe Par...
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1910s French Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Strong Box, Firewood Bucket w. Tudor Rose
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and rare strongbox-design, wrought iron firewood bucket.
Only if you were a wealthy person in Europe in the late 1800s, would you be able to afford this large, impre...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique 1800s English Carved Oak Coffer Storage Trunk Box
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, classic 19th century English carved oak storage trunk or coffer. Incised decorative carved patterns in the front. It could be used as a coffee table, at the foot of a be...
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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Hartmann Trunk Co. - Racine, WI
Antique wardrobe steamer trunk with cushioned top. This piece features many inclusions you'd find in a full-size home wardrobe such as draw...
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Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique and Vintage Trunks and Luggage
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.