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Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
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Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a large antique steamer chest. An English, canvas bound travel trunk with Drawco patent steel, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Generously sized trunk from the golden age of voyages

Displays a desirable aged patina

Wooden frame with durable black textured fascia

Crafted with Drawco steel hoops for a dependable, lightweight trunk

Decorated with colourful, period transit labels

Dressed with brass hardware for the lock escutcheon and clasps

Sliding lock mechanism with key

Maker's mark for Drawco features above the central clasp

The interior finished with a light textile and striking pinstripe pattern

Adorned with globe-trotting travel labels from Cairo to Cheadle Hulme

Great Eastern Railway memorandum dated to 1911

Leather strap handles to each side aid carriage

This is a generously sized and appealing antique steamer chest, from a golden era of grand tours and sojourns. Delivered polished and ready for use or display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 92cm (36.25'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 31.5cm (12.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.6953

Physical Dimensions
Height
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA748428
Dealers Internal Reference
18.6953
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Description
This is a large antique steamer chest.
An English, canvas bound travel trunk with Drawco patent steel, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
London Fine Antiques

Generously sized trunk from the golden age of voyages

Displays a desirable aged patina

fig 1. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
fig 1. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian

Wooden frame with durable black textured fascia

Crafted with Drawco steel hoops for a dependable, lightweight trunk

Decorated with colourful, period transit labels

Dressed with brass hardware for the lock escutcheon and clasps

fig 2. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
fig 2. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian

Sliding lock mechanism with key

Maker's mark for Drawco features above the central clasp

The interior finished with a light textile and striking pinstripe pattern

Adorned with globe-trotting travel labels from Cairo to Cheadle Hulme

fig 3. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
fig 3. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian

Great Eastern Railway memorandum dated to 1911

Leather strap handles to each side aid carriage

This is a generously sized and appealing antique steamer chest, from a golden era of grand tours and sojourns. Delivered polished and ready for use or display.

fig 4. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
fig 4. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 92cm (36.25'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 31.5cm (12.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
fig 5. Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.6953

Height
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA748428
Dealers Internal Ref
18.6953
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
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