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Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian
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Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique traveller's suitcase. An Indian, crocodile skin case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Fascinating colonial era suitcase with antique travel appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Genuine crocodile hide with a tactile finish and rich tanning

Dressed with brass sliding clasps with inset locks — key absent

Broad leather handle to front for ease of carriage

Decorated with remnants of travel labels for the Ellerman City Line, a British shipping company

Maker's label to the wonderfully clean interior reads The North West Tannery Co, Cawnpore - today Kanpur, India

Finished with eight brass studs to the base

This is a delightful antique traveller's suitcase, with appeal for collectors of colonial or voyage interests. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 56cm (22'')

Max Depth: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Height: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Interior Width: 52cm (20.5'')

Interior Depth: 31cm (12.25'')

Interior Height: 17cm (6.75'')

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: 18.8110

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA867067
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8110
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is an antique traveller's suitcase. An Indian, crocodile skin case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Fascinating colonial era suitcase with antique travel appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian
fig 1. Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian

Genuine crocodile hide with a tactile finish and rich tanning

Dressed with brass sliding clasps with inset locks — key absent

Broad leather handle to front for ease of carriage

Decorated with remnants of travel labels for the Ellerman City Line, a British shipping company

Maker's label to the wonderfully clean interior reads The North West Tannery Co, Cawnpore - today Kanpur, India.
London Fine Antiques
fig 2. Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian
fig 2. Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian

Finished with eight brass studs to the base

This is a delightful antique traveller's suitcase, with appeal for collectors of colonial or voyage interests. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

fig 3. Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian
fig 3. Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian

Max Width: 56cm (22'')

Max Depth: 35.5cm (14'')

Max Height: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Interior Width: 52cm (20.5'')

Interior Depth: 31cm (12.25'')

Interior Height: 17cm (6.75'')

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

fig 4. Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian
fig 4. Antique Traveller's Suitcase, Indian, Colonial, Crocodile, Luggage, Edwardian

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: 18.8110

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA867067
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8110
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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