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Material: Metal
18th Century Spanish Leather Trunk with Large Studded Nailhead Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic Spanish trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all sides except the back. The deep chocolate color leather has been affixed with various ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
American Country Mahogany Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19th Cent) mahogany floor trunk with wrought iron lock and side handles
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
18th Century Spanish Studded Leather Trunk with Lockable Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
With two lockable compartments on the front façade, this studded leather trunk is a very unique storage piece. Hand-crafted in Spain during the 1700s, the trunk is well-engineered, w...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass
PAIR OF ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK SIDE TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of lightly restored, vintage hand dyed brown leather steamer trunks...
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20th Century English Victorian Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Cream Leather or Vellum Lavoët Cube Shaped Suitcase or Valise
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Experience the elegance of this French luxury cream vellum cube-shaped suitcase or valise from the 1920s.
This sophisticated piece, manufactured by Lavoët, Paris (Bd Haussmann), is ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Galerie Maison & Jardin bamboo marquetry brass trunk 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Galerie Maison & Jardin trunk from the early 1970s. Natural bamboo as the chief material, the patterned marquetry creates a beautiful symmetry, with an organic aesthetic, w...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
STUNNING RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HAND STUDDED BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, fully restored, circa 1860-1880 hand dyed brown leather domed top steamer trunk w...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Rare 20Th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Monogram Canvas, France C.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in the world famous monogram canvas. Car trunks were usually bespoke made for the owner’s car and w...
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1910s French Other Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
18th-C. Large Scale Hand Painted Continental / Swedish Pine Coffer or Trunk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a large scale hand painted continental coffer or trunk. It could be Swedish in origin. Note hand forged hardware...
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Late 18th Century European Rustic Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Tan Leather Case, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An excellent sturdy tan leather case with solid brass catch and original leather lining with pockets and sleeves to accommodate fittings (now missing). The fittings that remain are t...
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1910s British Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Striped Canvas, France c.1885
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton trunk in striped canvas. The earliest Louis Vuitton trunks were revolutionary when they hit the market. It had a flat lid, rather than the domed li...
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20th Century French Other Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Pine Dome Top Trunk With Hand-Wrought Iron Details, Denmark circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the incredible hand-wrought iron details that make this dome top trunk an exceptional find. Note the elaborate flowers seen throughout the ironwork, encasing the top, corners a...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
French White Beaded Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
A French white bejeweled and beaded evening handbag with brass closure and flexible handle. Seven beautiful round and oval cabochon natural sto...
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Mid-20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Brass
Large Early 19th Century Georgian Leather Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This attractive large early 19th-century Georgian camphor wood military traveling trunk or chest is a remarkable piece. Covered in beautifully studded leather and reinforced with bra...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Indian Vintage Wedding Chest with Brass Foliage Décor and Multiple Compartments
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Indian wedding chest from the mid 20th century, with brass accents, multiple jewelry compartments, floral décor and petite central mirror. Creat...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Poseidon Yellow Leather Square Bath Set
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Simple and versatile, this exceptional bathroom set will be a perfect complement to a post-modern or Minimalist bathroom decor. This set consists of a soap dispenser, toothbrush holder, cotton holder, and small object box or soap bar holder all boasting a rectangular Silhouette nested neatly within a long, rectangular tray. This individual pieces and the tray are entirely upholstered in a vibrant yellow leather, complementing the polished metal soap pump...
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2010s Italian Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cow Hide Suitcase, France c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A highly unusual and exceptionally rare Louis Vuitton suitcase, originating from the early years of the 20th century, distinguishes itself not with the globally renowned monogram canvas but with a distinctive covering crafted from a singular piece of cowhide. This unique piece represents a special order from Louis Vuitton, showcasing the brand's historical commitment to utilizing only the finest hides available.
Unlike many of its counterparts, leather trunks and cases of this era often struggle to withstand the test of time, requiring regular treatments to prevent drying and disintegration. Remarkably, this particular example defies the odds, retaining the same supple quality it possessed on the day it first graced the shop floor. This suitcase belongs to Louis Vuitton's collection of "speciality materials," which encompasses a diverse range, including, but not limited to, zinc, copper, crocodile leather, and cow leather.
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, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced.
With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today.
1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...
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20th Century French Other Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Indonesian 19th Century Wooden Trunk with Partially Removable Top and Iron Studs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian wooden trunk from the 19th century with iron accents, partially removable top and weathered patina. Created in Indonesia during the 19th century, this wooden tr...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period coffer from the 19th century, with brown lacquer, brass hardware, horse hoof feet and rustic appeal. Created...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Turn of the Century Leather Trunk with Brass Accents and Monogram, 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century leather trunk from circa 1900 with brass accents, lateral handles and monogram. This English Turn of the Century leather trunk, dating back to circa 19...
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Early 20th Century English Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's ART DECO STEAMER LUGGAGE TRUNKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of vintage Art Deco circa 1920's Steamer travel trunks with period travel labels
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
A very good looking well made and decorative pair of trunks...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Steel
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Painted Paper Bound Trunk with Brass Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red painted paper bound trunk from the 19th century with traditional brass medallion hardware and lateral C-scroll handles. This Chinese Qing Dynasty pe...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color leather trim, large leather side handles with stamped Moynat...
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Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Decorated Blue Leather Covered Wood Trunk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Decorated blue leather covered camphor wood trunk, bound with brass and mounted with cast brass bail handles.
China, made for the Western Trade, circa 1825.
Category
1820s Chinese Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Period 1880s Leather Hide Hat Case with Removable Divider
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period leather hide hat case from the late 19th century, with G.C monogram, lined in red with removable divider. Created in England durin...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
WWI Era Military Trunk Painted by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing folk art military radio trunk with a painted bust of an native American Indian by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). WWI era canvas covered trunk used to store radio parts...
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20th Century American Folk Art Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Star of India Ship's Trunk Made by Newton Shakespeare and Co. on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English tôle "Star of India" ship's trunk from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. Boasting a nicely weathered original finish, this Star of India ship's trunk, made by Newton Shakespeare and Co., circa 1900, is fitted with brass hardware. Mounted on a custom made base with straight legs connected to one another through an X-form cross stretcher, this trunk on base...
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Early 20th Century English Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Brass, Tôle
Large Gothic chest strongbox
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A verry rare and quite large Gothic chest in untouched condition. Strongbox like these where made for the safekeeping of money, important documents and pr...
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16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique Tsarist Russian Ladies Silver & Yellow Gold Clutch Purse or Evening Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies clutch purse or evening case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Tsarist Russia and date to approximately 1900 and done...
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Early 20th Century Unknown International Style Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Trunk With Carved Details
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the incredible hand-carved details that make this trunk or "coffer" so impressive. This solid oak trunk is the type one might see if touring the hallways of a castle in Denmark...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Presteen Condition Leather Weekender Bag Made in Vienna, 1950/ 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is a dreamy weekender/travel bag made from beautiful light leather. All the handles, zippers and flaps look untouched, no stains or marks from grabbing. The bottom i...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Courrier Trunk in Damier Canvas 100 cm, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Vuitton trunk is one of the rarer Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered currently. Indeed , it features the world famous and sought after damier (checkerboard) canvas. Dating to 1889, it is a wonderful example of such luxury trunks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Burmese Ladies Make-Up Trunk
Located in San Marino, CA
A Burmese ladies' teak make up trunk, inlaid with brass. The words "Mandalay Box" are inlaid on one side of the front of the trunk, below the brass fitti...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
French Early 20th Century Bibliotheque du Senat Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 20th century Bibliotheque du Senat trunk.
Category
Early 20th Century French Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Travelers Sea Trunk approx. 1920.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Travelers Trunk inside with canvas approx. 1920.
Wooden band with brass corners with initials B. L. and inside covered with fabric.
Front with brass fittings.
Made in very charming ...
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Early 20th Century Other Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Parchment Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Early 20th c. Factory Toolbox with Solid Bronze Handle c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A factory metal toolbox with solid bronze handle and riveted top.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Bronze.
CO...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Excellent Condition Leather Medicinal Bag Made in Vienna, 1950/1960
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is a original medicinal bag made from smooth medium colour leather. All the handles, zippers and flaps look untouched, no stains or marks from grabbing. The hardware...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Trunk Metal Painted Black Pair Union-Castle Line & Safmarine South African Rail
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A matched pair of 19th century black metal travelling trunks. Metal carrying handles. Locks no keys. One stamped made in England. Both with Union-Castle Line & Safmarine, G, Mr & Mrs Gale, Cabin 151 & 155, Vessel SA Oranje, 7th April, Port of Embarkation Southampton, Port of Disembarkation Cape Town
Both with S.A.R. S.A.S. labels numbered 58
One with South African Railways Label
One marked 'No III'
Wonderful deep and rich patina reflecting their history from years of travel
Can be repurposed as chests on stands in the bedroom or hallway or as decorative objects.
each trunk Length 70 cm., " Depth 40 cm., Height 24 cm.
Union-Castle Line & Safmarine,
The Union-Castle Line was a British shipping line...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Red Leather Trunk on Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Chinese red lacquered leather trunk mounted on a custom iron base. Trunk show evidence of were and there is color loss.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Japanese Post War Aluminum Riveted Trunk on Iron Stand with Glass Top, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese post war aluminum riveted trunk on iron stand with glass top, restored
Stamped TS Tokyo on the lock, at the time of posting we have another trunk and stand LU2592316549342
...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
Country Rustic Weathered Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Rustic weathered grey painted narrow rectangular (box) floor trunk with iron side handles
Category
20th Century American Country Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing-dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Handsome Cube Shaped Mahogany Trunk End Table with Brass Corners
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very handsome multi functional square cube mahogany trunk having gorgeous brass decorative corners on top and side recesssed brass handles. The top lifts up to reveal storage inside....
Category
1940s English Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Authentic Louis Vuitton Luggage Pieces.
Individually numbered, Pair of brass numbered keys included with both pieces.
Can be mou...
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1960s French Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
A Very Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Travelling Trunk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century Anglo Indian teak travelling trunk, finely hand carved beautifully accented with brass details throughout. The well figured, moulded and brass bound top of ...
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19th Century English Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Modern Silver Aluminum Metal Storage Box Briefcase Carry Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern silver aluminum metal 17" storage box Briefcase Carry Bag. Items features a fitted foam interior, aluminum metal case, twin locks, black handle, very nice item. circa Late 20t...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Hollywood Regency Tessellated Marble Trunk or Side Table by Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modernist design trunk with an ornate base by Maitland Smith circa 1980's. Its consists of off white tessellated stone, scrolled steel base with black velvet interior.
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Stone, Marble, Steel
Mulberry Brown Leather Ladies Handbag With Original Maroon Mulberry Dust Bag
By Mulberry
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mulberry Brown Leather Ladies Handbag With Large Loop Handles.
Complete With Original Maroon Mulberry Dust Bag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Exotic Brass Nail Head & Enameled Wood Nesting Trunks or Chests
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1980's brass nail head nesting blanket storage trunks.
Each is beautifully hand crafted in wood with felt lining.
Not marked by origin. Most likely India or Tiwan.
They all s...
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1980s Indian Bohemian Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Enamel
French Early 18th Century Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This magnificent trunk is rich on carvings and Iron, it has as well its original iron bar to lock it. Just beautiful
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1880-1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry chest with campaign handles and original wooden wheels
A very well made and decorative chest, designed as a dowry piece to be given by the father of the bride in an Indian wedding, you would have gold, jewellery, land deeds...
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Early 1900s Indian Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
Trunk Steamer Overseas Travel Leather Nickel USA Original Interior 82cm 32" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine large 19th century, thick, high quality leather overseas travelling trunk with reinforced exposed straps, handles and chrome hardware stamped USA with internal locking mechani...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Nickel
20th Century Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Document Case, Made In France c1990
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A late 20th Century Louis Vuitton document case, crafted in Epi leather with brass accents. Made in France around 1990, this soft briefcase...
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20th Century French Other Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer 35 Bag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in monogram canvas and natural tan leather, made in France in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Steamer bags have been produced by Lou...
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20th Century French Other Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Luggage in Brown Leather with Beige Fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern luggage in brown leather with beige fabric, 1970s.
Rectangular suitcase in brown leather. Brass closure, handle present. Beige fabric interior with two el...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
