Casket - Sheet steel - Hutkoffer - Train case
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Antique travel chest dating to the early 20th century (ca. 1900–1930) with dark green canvas, wooden reinforcement slats, original brass fittings and locks, sunken side handles, striped interior lining, made in the United Kingdom from wood, iron (plate steel) and paper, dimensions 100 cm wide, 40 cm high, 50 cm deep, weight about 12 kg, and in fair condition with heavy wear and possibly missing small parts.
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Large Antique Traveling Trunk / Travel Chest – Green Canvas, Brass hardware & Original Interior – ca. 1900-1930
An impressive and authentic antique travel trunk from the early 20th century, finished in dark green upholstery with wooden reinforcing slats, richly equipped with original brass hardware, corner guards and sunk carrying handles.
This trunk exudes the atmosphere of great ocean voyages and luxury train connections from the Belle Époque and the Interwar period. The sturdy construction was designed to endure intensive travel and, given its age, is in a beautiful original condition with a wonderful patina of usage.
Especially appealing is the still-present original interior lining with decorative trim. This interior gives the trunk an authentic character and makes it not only interesting as a collector’s item, but also as a decorative piece of furniture or a coffee table.
Features:
Original travel trunk / travel chest
Ca. 1900-1930
Dark green finish
Original brass hardware and locks
Sunken side handles
Original wooden reinforcing slats
Beautiful striped interior
Nice signs of age and use appropriate to its age
Decorative and functional
This imposing trunk makes a true eye-catcher in a classic, industrial, rustic, or English interior and tells the story of a time when travel was still an adventure.
Large Antique Traveling Trunk / Travel Chest – Green Canvas, Brass hardware & Original Interior – ca. 1900-1930
An impressive and authentic antique travel trunk from the early 20th century, finished in dark green upholstery with wooden reinforcing slats, richly equipped with original brass hardware, corner guards and sunk carrying handles.
This trunk exudes the atmosphere of great ocean voyages and luxury train connections from the Belle Époque and the Interwar period. The sturdy construction was designed to endure intensive travel and, given its age, is in a beautiful original condition with a wonderful patina of usage.
Especially appealing is the still-present original interior lining with decorative trim. This interior gives the trunk an authentic character and makes it not only interesting as a collector’s item, but also as a decorative piece of furniture or a coffee table.
Features:
Original travel trunk / travel chest
Ca. 1900-1930
Dark green finish
Original brass hardware and locks
Sunken side handles
Original wooden reinforcing slats
Beautiful striped interior
Nice signs of age and use appropriate to its age
Decorative and functional
This imposing trunk makes a true eye-catcher in a classic, industrial, rustic, or English interior and tells the story of a time when travel was still an adventure.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
12 kg
Iron type
Sheet steel
Title additional information
Hutkoffer - Train case
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Iron, Paper, Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
40 cm
Width
100 cm
Depth
50 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
Can Be Locked
Yes
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