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19th Century Attaché
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19th Century Attaché

19th century
For Sale by Henry Fowler Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
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A stunning 19th century attaché possibly Italian. With its original satinwood storage boxes and spring loaded secret compartments it’s a incredible piece

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Attache Case to the 19th Century.

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SA1113788
Description
A stunning 19th century attaché possibly Italian.
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With its original satinwood storage boxes and spring loaded secret compartments it’s a incredible piece.
Henry Fowler Antiques
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Attache Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113788
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole.
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Archive I A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole.

19th Century Attaché

Archive II A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View II
Archive III A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole. View X
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 43
Items Sold 165
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole.
19th century Attaché
Ref: SA1113788
A 19th-century patinated brown leather attache case featuring a top handle, fold-over flap, brass clasp, and decorative embossed detailing around a central brass keyhole.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBriefcases & Attache Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsEmbossed leatherwork, brass catch, stitched leather handle, fold-over flap
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This 19th-century Victorian attaché case follows a traditional gentleman's library design with a warm brown patinated leather exterior. The rectangular body includes a stitched leather top handle, a fold-over flap with a brass clasp, and an embossed central leatherwork motif surrounding a brass keyhole. Visible signs of age include scuffs, surface wear, and natural darkening across the leather surfaces. Measuring 33 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, this portable storage piece provides practical utility on an office desk, library table, or bookshelf. Interior compartments and satinwood storage boxes hold small documents and personal items securely. The spring-loaded secret compartments add concealed storage capacity for private papers. This nineteenth-century leather attaché functions as a desk organizer or display piece in a home study or office setting.

FAQs

Originating in the 19th century, the attache case was developed as a rigid leather briefcase designed specifically for diplomats, government officials, and legal professionals to carry important state papers and legal documents securely.

Traditional 19th-century document cases were constructed using thick, veg-tanned cowhide or pigskin leather stretched over a firm timber or pasteboard frame, fitted with solid brass escutcheons, catches, and hand-stitched leather handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit age-appropriate surface wear, deep natural patination, hand-stitched seams, period-correct brass locking mechanisms, and decorative blind or gold tooling along the leather edges.

An antique attache case functions as a decorative accent when styled flat on an office desk, displayed upright on a library bookshelf, or stacked atop a console table alongside antique books and brass accessories.

To preserve historic leather, store the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean gently with a soft dry cloth, and periodically apply a wax-based leather balm to prevent drying and cracking.
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