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Cheneys, London Velvet & Leather, Travel Bag or Briefcase, 1950s, England

$490.59
$754.7635% Off
£367.22
£564.9535% Off
€416
€64035% Off
CA$675.19
CA$1,038.7635% Off
A$752.57
A$1,157.8135% Off
CHF 394.85
CHF 607.4635% Off
MX$9,190.16
MX$14,138.7135% Off
NOK 4,999.66
NOK 7,691.7935% Off
SEK 4,725.44
SEK 7,269.9135% Off
DKK 3,166.89
DKK 4,872.1335% Off

About the Item

Handbag / suitcase / travel bag / briefcase by Cheney, England. Period of manufacture: around 1950. Black, thick, soft velvet (probably cotton) with beautiful British stripes in red, green, beige, brown & blue. The case & handle are made of black leather. Brass hardware. The buckles inside say: ‘'Bon Voyage’'. Inside a beige/slightly golden shimmering fabric cover was used. The leather straps inside with press studs (‘'NEWEY ENGLAND’') must have held something once. Absolutely high-quality workmanship, elegant design & fantastic quality. One of a kind. Dimensions: 37 cm length approx. 15 cm width / wider at the bottom, flexible width. Height approx. 30 cm Handle: approx. 12 x 15.5 cm
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa. 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very nice antique condition. There are slight signs of age and use, for example on the brass feet or a small scratch on one corner. See pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556235265112

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