This is a small antique clerk''s suitcase. An English, leather attaché case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightful example with pleasing proportion and superb leather craft
Presents a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn with careful use
Quality English leather tanned to a rich caramel hue and carefully stitched
Dressed with brass rotating latch clasps to secure the contents — key absent
Lid replete with a stencilled monogram with the initials J.P.
Striking interior appointment sets it apart from other examples
Lid interior hosts a gilt tooled and embossed lining with geometric pattern work
Diamond motif pattern accentuates the lower half with small gilt star detail
This is a superb antique clerk''s case, being eminently usefaul in the modern day as it was in period. A treat for revival festivals, or as an accoutrement on a city commute. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 36.5cm (14.25'''')
Max Depth: 25.5cm (1
...0'''')
Max Height: 12cm (4.75'''')
Internal Width: 32.5cm (12.75'''')
Internal Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'''')
Internal Height: 10cm (4'''')
What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviewsInternal Reference: 25807
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1192920
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 12cm (4.7inches)Width is 36.5cm (14.4inches)Depth is 25.5cm (10.0inches)
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