Glastonbury Bag - Travel bag
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Glastonbury Bag vintage travel case, embossed brown cowhide leather with crocodile-like texture, pressed brass hardware and a rigid metal frame, 67 cm long by 37 cm high by 30 cm deep, with a beige cotton lining and pockets, includes the original key and a protective suede outer case, in good used condition with some signs of wear and a minor stitching flaw on the right side.
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Vintage 1930s/1950s Travel Vanity Case – Embossed Crocodile-Effect Leather with Suede Exterior Case and Original Key
Charming and imposing antique travel vanity (the so-called “doctor bag” or carp bag), dating from the period between the 1930s and 1950s. A piece of excellent leather craftsmanship, ideal for both collectors of historic luggage and as an exclusive retro decorative accessory for design-focused homes, lofts, or shop windows.
Materials and Construction Details
• Exterior: Sturdy cowhide with embossed crocodile/alligator–effect texture, featuring warm tones of chocolate brown and cognac. The base is protected by metal feet and riveted leather corners.
• Interior: Fully lined in heavy beige cotton canvas with roomy elastic side pockets.
• Frame and Closure: Perimeter rigid metal frame with solid brass hardware. Features a central snap lock and two exclusive side bridge closures (swinging corner brackets) to ensure maximum load security.
Rare Accessories Included (Complete with all):
The exceptional aspect of this lot lies in the presence of its original accessories, which are almost always missing:
• External protective case: Custom-shaped cover in premium heavy suede fabric (moleskin or light suede), very soft to the touch and complete with original vintage buttons. It was used to protect the leather during travel.
• Original key: Brass key fully functional, attached to the coordinating leather address tag.
Dimensions
• Length: 67 cm
• Height: 37 cm
• Depth: 30 cm
Condition
The item is structurally solid and preserves its splendid patina of time.
The leather shows dents and flattening on the sides due to prolonged storage (recoverable by keeping the bag filled or with leather-conditioning products) and there are light signs of surface wear. There is a seam detachment on the right side of the frame, an absolutely understandable flaw consistent with the object's age and use, which does not compromise its sturdiness and can be easily restored by a leather craftsman.
The interior is sound and free of tears, with some natural age spots. The external case is in excellent vintage condition.
Sold as-is, as visible in the photos. The images are an integral part of the description.
Vintage 1930s/1950s Travel Vanity Case – Embossed Crocodile-Effect Leather with Suede Exterior Case and Original Key
Charming and imposing antique travel vanity (the so-called “doctor bag” or carp bag), dating from the period between the 1930s and 1950s. A piece of excellent leather craftsmanship, ideal for both collectors of historic luggage and as an exclusive retro decorative accessory for design-focused homes, lofts, or shop windows.
Materials and Construction Details
• Exterior: Sturdy cowhide with embossed crocodile/alligator–effect texture, featuring warm tones of chocolate brown and cognac. The base is protected by metal feet and riveted leather corners.
• Interior: Fully lined in heavy beige cotton canvas with roomy elastic side pockets.
• Frame and Closure: Perimeter rigid metal frame with solid brass hardware. Features a central snap lock and two exclusive side bridge closures (swinging corner brackets) to ensure maximum load security.
Rare Accessories Included (Complete with all):
The exceptional aspect of this lot lies in the presence of its original accessories, which are almost always missing:
• External protective case: Custom-shaped cover in premium heavy suede fabric (moleskin or light suede), very soft to the touch and complete with original vintage buttons. It was used to protect the leather during travel.
• Original key: Brass key fully functional, attached to the coordinating leather address tag.
Dimensions
• Length: 67 cm
• Height: 37 cm
• Depth: 30 cm
Condition
The item is structurally solid and preserves its splendid patina of time.
The leather shows dents and flattening on the sides due to prolonged storage (recoverable by keeping the bag filled or with leather-conditioning products) and there are light signs of surface wear. There is a seam detachment on the right side of the frame, an absolutely understandable flaw consistent with the object's age and use, which does not compromise its sturdiness and can be easily restored by a leather craftsman.
The interior is sound and free of tears, with some natural age spots. The external case is in excellent vintage condition.
Sold as-is, as visible in the photos. The images are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Glastonbury Bag
Number of objects
1
Colour
Brown
Material
Canvas, Leather
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Height
37 cm
Width
67 cm
Depth
30 cm
Accessories included
Key
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