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Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian
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Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique explorer's portmanteau. An English, canvas travel trunk or coat chest dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

A superb, fascinating early Victorian piece

Displays a desirable aged patina

Quality canvas finish in good original order

Brass bound frame for superior stability — perfect for touring

Stout lid opens at three-quarter point on inset hinges

Brass clasp with working lock and square backing plate — key present

Dressed with drop handles on riveted iron backing plates

Interior decorated with lining paper featuring a continuous star pattern

Hand painted decoration on the lid from time spent in Madras

Front featuring the initials JP and 2, with a label for Peninsula & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.

Label to side shows passage from Bombay to London on the P & O.S.N. Co. line

Bright green maker's label inside for J. Powell of London — makers and repairers of trunks

This is a delightful antique portmanteau, with appealing three-quarter lid. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 72cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Max Height: 40.5cm (16'')

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: 18.6433

Physical Dimensions
Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA761649
Dealers Internal Reference
18.6433
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Description
This is an antique explorer's portmanteau. An English, canvas travel trunk or coat chest dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

A superb, fascinating early Victorian piece

Displays a desirable aged patina

fig 1. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian

Quality canvas finish in good original order

Brass bound frame for superior stability — perfect for touring

Stout lid opens at three-quarter point on inset hinges

Brass clasp with working lock and square backing plate — key present

fig 2. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian

Dressed with drop handles on riveted iron backing plates

Interior decorated with lining paper featuring a continuous star pattern

Hand painted decoration on the lid from time spent in Madras

Front featuring the initials JP and 2, with a label for Peninsula & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.

fig 3. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian

Label to side shows passage from Bombay to London on the P & O.S.N. Co. line

Bright green maker's label inside for J. Powell of London — makers and repairers of trunks

This is a delightful antique portmanteau, with appealing three-quarter lid. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian
fig 4. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 72cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Max Height: 40.5cm (16'')

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.
London Fine Antiques
fig 5. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian
fig 5. Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian

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: 18.6433

Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA761649
Dealers Internal Ref
18.6433
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Explorer's Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian
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