Suitcase
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 140 - € 210
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Description from the seller
Leather travel bag – Royal Rotterdam Lloyd (M.S. Indrapoera) – J.F. Lapré – circa 1925 – Shipping / Maritime travel case
Sales Text
Unique authentic leather cabin suitcase from the golden age of the Koninklijke Rotterdamsche Lloyd. This compact model (cabin baggage) was used aboard the M.S. Indrapoera, a passenger ship operating on the famous route to the Dutch East Indies.
The suitcase still clearly bears the original Lloyd luggage label with the name J.F. Lapré and the mention Indrapoera – Rotterdam. Such labels are rare and give this object a fully traceable maritime origin.
Made from heavy vegetable-tanned leather, reinforced with rivets and double stitching. The straps, handle, and fastenings are in vintage condition, giving the piece a raw, purely authentic look — just like found from a ship's trunk or an old attic.
A decorative and highly collectible piece of maritime history. Perfect for maritime collectors, vintage enthusiasts, window displays, or photography styling.
Condition (as expected for original hut baggage from circa 1925).
Visible wear on leather, signs of use, scratches, and patina.
Worn or damaged hand grip
Straps and closures in used condition
Interior with moisture stains and signs of aging.
Fully authentic, unrestored, purely decorative.
Dimensions
53 × 32 × 18 cm
Origin & details
Royal Rotterdam Lloyd, Rotterdam
Assigned to passenger J.F. Lapré
Used on board of M.S. Indrapoera.
Original baggage label present
Ca. 1925–1940
Shipping
Is carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Leather travel bag – Royal Rotterdam Lloyd (M.S. Indrapoera) – J.F. Lapré – circa 1925 – Shipping / Maritime travel case
Sales Text
Unique authentic leather cabin suitcase from the golden age of the Koninklijke Rotterdamsche Lloyd. This compact model (cabin baggage) was used aboard the M.S. Indrapoera, a passenger ship operating on the famous route to the Dutch East Indies.
The suitcase still clearly bears the original Lloyd luggage label with the name J.F. Lapré and the mention Indrapoera – Rotterdam. Such labels are rare and give this object a fully traceable maritime origin.
Made from heavy vegetable-tanned leather, reinforced with rivets and double stitching. The straps, handle, and fastenings are in vintage condition, giving the piece a raw, purely authentic look — just like found from a ship's trunk or an old attic.
A decorative and highly collectible piece of maritime history. Perfect for maritime collectors, vintage enthusiasts, window displays, or photography styling.
Condition (as expected for original hut baggage from circa 1925).
Visible wear on leather, signs of use, scratches, and patina.
Worn or damaged hand grip
Straps and closures in used condition
Interior with moisture stains and signs of aging.
Fully authentic, unrestored, purely decorative.
Dimensions
53 × 32 × 18 cm
Origin & details
Royal Rotterdam Lloyd, Rotterdam
Assigned to passenger J.F. Lapré
Used on board of M.S. Indrapoera.
Original baggage label present
Ca. 1925–1940
Shipping
Is carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Leather
Height
32 cm
Width
53 cm
Depth
18 cm
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