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Antique Casablanca Travel Trunk, African, Leather, Portmanteau Case, Edwardian
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Antique Casablanca Travel Trunk, African, Leather, Portmanteau Case, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique Casablanca travel trunk. A North African, leather portmanteau case dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A charming and tactile example, rich in colour and decorative appeal.

Delightful Edwardian travel trunk of North African origin

Quality deep red leather presents a gently time-worn patina

Robust construction, braced with tin strapping for added strength

Tin base with wooden skids provides stability and durability

Stout lid opens at the three-quarter point upon prominent external hinges dressed in leather

Interior lined with a striking Oriental peony pattern, displaying scarlet and soft pastel hues

Leather surfaces accentuated with stitched decorative motifs throughout

Lid held securely with a long strap clasp, with retaining loop ideal for a padlock

Brass drop handles mounted upon attractive backplates to each side

A fine decorative trunk offering excellent visual interest and period charm

A superb Edwardian North African portmanteau, ideal for display or light storage, with distinctive colour, texture and craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 71cm (28'')

Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Height: 43cm (17'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Travel Trunk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184866
Dealers Internal Reference
25708
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Description
This is an antique Casablanca travel trunk. A North African, leather portmanteau case dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A charming and tactile example, rich in colour and decorative appeal.

Delightful Edwardian travel trunk of North African origin

fig 1. An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid.
fig 1. Antique Casablanca Travel Trunk, African, Leather, Portmanteau Case, Edwardian

Quality deep red leather presents a gently time-worn patina

Robust construction, braced with tin strapping for added strength

Tin base with wooden skids provides stability and durability

Stout lid opens at the three-quarter point upon prominent external hinges dressed in leather

fig 2. An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid.
fig 2. Antique Casablanca Travel Trunk, African, Leather, Portmanteau Case, Edwardian

Interior lined with a striking Oriental peony pattern, displaying scarlet and soft pastel hues

Leather surfaces accentuated with stitched decorative motifs throughout

Lid held securely with a long strap clasp, with retaining loop ideal for a padlock

fig 3. An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid.
fig 3. Antique Casablanca Travel Trunk, African, Leather, Portmanteau Case, Edwardian

Brass drop handles mounted upon attractive backplates to each side

A fine decorative trunk offering excellent visual interest and period charm

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A superb Edwardian North African portmanteau, ideal for display or light storage, with distinctive colour, texture and craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 71cm (28'')

Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Height: 43cm (17'')

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Travel Trunk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184866
Dealers Internal Ref
25708
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid.

Antique Casablanca Travel Trunk, African, Leather, Portmanteau Case, Edwardian

Archive II An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View II
Archive III An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View III
Archive IV An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View IV
Archive V An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View V
Archive VI An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View VI
Archive VII An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View VII
Archive VIII An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View VIII
Archive IX An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View IX
Archive X An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View X
Archive XI An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View XI
Archive XII An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid. View XII
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An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid.
Antique Casablanca Travel Trunk, African, Leather, Portmanteau Case, Edwardian
Ref: SA1184866
An open antique reddish-brown leather travel trunk featuring hand-stitched geometric patterns, iron mounts, and a floral patterned fabric lining inside the lid.
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A Casablanca travel trunk is a leather-bound storage case traditionally crafted with hand-stitched geometric detailing, metal hardware, and decorative interior linings, popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for long-distance travel across North Africa and Europe.

These trunks were constructed using solid wooden frames encased in heavy vegetable-tanned leather, reinforced with wrought iron or brass corner brackets and side handles, and finished with patterned fabric or paper linings inside.

Authentic period trunks exhibit hand-stitched leather seams, visible surface patina, period-appropriate iron or brass fittings with natural oxidisation, and original printed floral or geometric interior linings.

An antique leather trunk functions effectively as a characterful coffee table in a living room, practical blanket storage at the foot of a bed, or a decorative focal piece in an entryway or study.

Preserve the leather by applying a specialist neutral leather wax or conditioner, keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity, and clean the internal fabric lining gently with a soft brush attachment.
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