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Antique Leather and Canvas Weekend Overnight Picnic Travel Case Trunk
Village Vintage
for sale €228     $248
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Antique Leather and Canvas Weekend Overnight Picnic Travel Case Trunk

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Village Vintage
Description

A fine and handsome antique vintage travel case/trunk. Of quite small square proportions, this case is ideal as a his or her overnight/camping/picnic/weekend travel bag, especially if travelling in a classic vintage vehicle! This case evokes history and travel during an opulent period and still boasts the remnants of travel tickets. In heavy canvas and fine tan leather panels, coupled with solid brass lock and tie down straps, it's super stylish, yet functional and just waiting for that trip away - could even make a great Christmas hamper!

Good overall condition , some obvious wear and tear commensurate with age and use, strong and usable with original lock and key in working order

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Village Vintage has dated this Antique Canvas Travel Case to the 1920s.

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SA1175539
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Description
A fine and handsome antique vintage travel case/trunk. Of quite small square proportions, this case is ideal as a his or her overnight/camping/picnic/weekend travel bag, especially if travelling in a classic vintage vehicle! This case evokes history and travel during an opulent period and still boasts the remnants of travel tickets. In heavy canvas and fine tan leather panels, coupled with solid brass lock and tie down straps, it's super stylish, yet functional and just waiting for that trip away - could even make a great Christmas hamper!
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Good overall condition , some obvious wear and tear commensurate with age and use, strong and usable with original lock and key in working order.
Village Vintage
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Village Vintage has dated this Antique Canvas Travel Case to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175539
Dealers Internal Ref
ST
Village Vintage
Village Vintage
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2023
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A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label.
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Archive I A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label.

Antique Leather and Canvas Weekend Overnight Picnic Travel Case Trunk

Archive II A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View II
Archive III A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label.
Archive V A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View V
Archive VI A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View VI
Archive VII A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View VII
Archive VIII A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View VIII
Archive IX A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View IX
Archive X A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View X
Archive XI A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View XI
Archive XII A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label. View XII
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Village Vintage

Village Vintage
Telephone 07733 374 000
Location
Essex
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/villagevintage
Verified Since Jan 2023
Items For Sale 26
Items Sold 38
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A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label.
Antique Leather and Canvas Weekend Overnight Picnic Travel Case Trunk
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A square antique tan canvas travel case featuring stitched brown leather edging, a top carrying handle, brass rivets, and an authentic Paddington railway paper label.
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, canvas and leather travel cases were essential accoutrements for rail and steamship transit. Constructed to withstand frequent handling, canvas provided a lightweight shell while leather reinforcement ensured structural stability at vulnerable corners and edges.

Traditional travel trunks from this era were typically built using a heavy woven canvas stretched over a wooden or hardened fiber frame. Trim, carrying handles, and edge bindings were constructed from thick cowhide leather, secured with solid brass or iron rivets and latches.

Authentic period cases display signs of genuine wear, such as surface patina on the leather, oxidisation on metal fittings, and period hand-stitching along the seams. Original transit paper labels from railway companies, original brass lock mechanisms, and stamped maker marks also indicate period authenticity.

An antique travel case works as an accent piece in a variety of settings. Stacked atop another trunk, placed on a console table, or positioned in an empty corner, it adds rich textural history while offering concealed storage for small items.

Keep the piece in a dry climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources to prevent leather drying and canvas mildew. Clean canvas using a soft dry brush, and apply a specialized leather conditioner sparingly to the leather trims to preserve flexibility without altering the natural patina.
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