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Antique Leather Gladstone Bag
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    Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member
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Antique Leather Gladstone Bag

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 April 2025 · In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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A good example of a beautiful leather Gladstone style bag dating from the early 20th century. The outer of the case is clad in a textured black leather with a carrying handle. Below this is a central brass lock and two locking catches at either end which, when both released, allow the middle catch to open.

The bag opens out to reveal an interior lined in a pale grey leather maroon leather with a couple of side pockets.

The bag is in good condition for its age and displays well. The exterior is in very good order with no major signs of wear and a lovely rich patina. The interior however has suffered some damages to seams and stitching and there are some small holes and marks. The bag does not come with a key but this doesn't stop it being fully closed and the handle being able to be used.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £10

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Leather Gladstone Bag to the 1920s.

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Height
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137476
Description
A good example of a beautiful leather Gladstone style bag dating from the early 20th century. The outer of the case is clad in a textured black leather with a carrying handle.
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Below this is a central brass lock and two locking catches at either end which, when both released, allow the middle catch to open.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An antique black leather Gladstone bag featuring a rigid frame, textured hide, and brass hardware.
fig 1. Antique Leather Gladstone Bag

The bag opens out to reveal an interior lined in a pale grey leather maroon leather with a couple of side pockets.

The bag is in good condition for its age and displays well. The exterior is in very good order with no major signs of wear and a lovely rich patina. The interior however has suffered some damages to seams and stitching and there are some small holes and marks. The bag does not come with a key but this doesn't stop it being fully closed and the handle being able to be used.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £10

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Leather Gladstone Bag to the 1920s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137476
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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7 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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Location: 7 North Street, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7QJ, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
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An antique black leather Gladstone bag featuring a rigid frame, textured hide, and brass hardware.
Antique Leather Gladstone Bag
Ref: SA1137476
An antique black leather Gladstone bag featuring a rigid frame, textured hide, and brass hardware.
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  • ObjectTravel Bags
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Metal
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFramed opening, Brass clasp, Stitched handle, Grained leather texture
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in)

A Gladstone bag is a light travelling bag with a rigid frame that opens flat, named after the 19th-century British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone and popularised during the Victorian era.

They were typically crafted from heavy-grain cowhide or grained leather over a structured metal frame, fitted with brass hardware, locks, and internal leather linings.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct brass locking mechanisms, hand-stitched seams, heavy veg-tanned leather with natural ageing, and traditional internal gussets without modern synthetic materials.

Positioned as a decorative storage piece on a shelf or sideboard, it brings historic character and texture to study rooms or living spaces.

Maintain the material by applying museum-grade leather conditioner sparingly to prevent drying, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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