Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

Set of Three British 1920s Metal Traveling Trunks for Export with Brass Hardware

About the Item

A set of three British suitcases from the early 20th century made for Export, including a Wilkes & Son, as well as a Warranted Best Steel. This captivating set of three early 20th-century British suitcases, including a distinguished piece by Wilkes & Son as well as a Warranted Best Steel trunk, emanates a rich sense of history and adventure. Crafted around the 1920s, these trunks served the voyages of the past and now bring an industrial and exploratory spirit into modern home decor. The centerpiece, a metal trunk from Wilkes & Son, showcases meticulous craftsmanship with its faux red leather paint finish, robust brass hardware, and a secure three-piece metal lockset. This trunk, complemented by sturdy handles for easy movement, not only serves as a functional storage solution but also as a striking decorative piece. It could effortlessly enhance a living room with a travel-inspired theme or a den, serving as an intriguing repository for cherished documents or eclectic collections. The other trunks in the set, including the notable Best Warranted Steel, continue the theme of durability and vintage charm. Together, they could be artfully arranged to create a focal point in any space, embodying the spirit of adventure and the elegance of the early 20th century. Whether utilized for practical storage or purely for their aesthetic appeal, these suitcases invite imagination and lend an air of worldly sophistication to any interior. The measurements are as follows: Top: 14.5 x 24.5 x 9, Middle: 14.5 x 24.75 x 9, Bottom: 17 x 27 x 10.25.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. They are unlocked with no key. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail and contact us with any questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Yonkers, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YN8081 / FEA Home1stDibs: LU863939197992

More From This Seller

View All
Antique British Wilkes & Son Locked Metal Trunk for Export, circa 1800
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century locked metal trunk made for export by the British firm Wilkes & Son. This rectangular trunk was made in metal and painted like a red leather reproduction. Gilt hardwar...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Japanese Six-Panel Screen with Chrysanthemums and Birds, Taishō Period (1920s)
Located in Yonkers, NY
A refined six-panel Japanese folding screen hand-painted with a graceful arrangement of seasonal chrysanthemums and small birds. Likely dating to the early 20th century during the Ta...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Indian Vintage Bamboo and Woven Rattan Suitcase with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage bamboo and woven rattan suitcase from the mid 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in India during the midcentury period, this ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1900s Wooden Treasure Chest with Rattan Accents and Dark Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century with rattan accents and dark brass handles. This charming Chinese woo...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Korean storage chest from the early 20th century, with silver plated brass hardware and drop down panel. Created in Korea during the early years of the 20th century, this ...
Category

Early 20th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

You May Also Like

Set of Three Nested Chinese Ebonized Trunks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of three nested Chinese ebonized trunks, circa 1900 The China Trade trunks are each of rectangular form with gilt and polychrome painting of birds and flowers and landscape s...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Other

Set of Zebraskin Trunks
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Set of zebraskin trunks with brown leather trimming, Backside is also in brown leather. Nice set to put beside a couch or use as a bedside tab...
Category

2010s Dutch Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather

Original Ice Capades Travel Trunks, c.1940s
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Ice Capades travel trunks dating to their inception in the early ‘40s. A boys and a girls trunk, possibly used for skates or drums. Label on top for Ice Capades of ’42. N...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 1920s Brass Figurative Bookends with White Onyx Base
Located in Austin, TX
This pair of vintage brass and white onyx bookends dates to the 1920s and are clearly inspired by Rodin's 'The Thinker.' From time to time, similar bookends will surface, but differi...
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Early 20th-Century French Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb example of early 20th-century French travel craftsmanship, this handsome black leather-clad trunk features a robust wooden structure reinforced with brass and iron hardware....
Category

20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Victorian Canvas and Leather Dome Top Travel Trunks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian canvas and leather dome top travel trunks The trunks are both lined and made in wicker they are covered with canvas and leather. Both trunks have a dome top sh...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wicker

Recently Viewed

View All