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Leather Gladstone Bag

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Room Four
Description

A small Gladstone bag in excellent , clean condition from the early 20th Century (circa 1900 - 1920).

With crocodile pattern embossed leather, good handle and functioning clasp this petite Gladstone can be used as a stylish everyday fashion bag / handbag.

Dimensions: L 33cm x B 14cm x H 29cm

Complimentary Mainland UK delivery. Overseas buyers please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Room Four has dated this Leather Gladstone Doctor Bag to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA979969
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Description
A small Gladstone bag in excellent , clean condition from the early 20th Century (circa 1900 - 1920).
With crocodile pattern embossed leather, good handle and functioning clasp this petite Gladstone can be used as a stylish everyday fashion bag / handbag.
Room Four

Dimensions: L 33cm x B 14cm x H 29cm

Complimentary Mainland UK delivery. Overseas buyers please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Room Four has dated this Leather Gladstone Doctor Bag to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA979969
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Decorative antiques for 21st century interiors

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A warm brown leather Gladstone bag with crocodile skin texture, featuring a hinged top frame with brass latches and a top handle.
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A warm brown leather Gladstone bag with crocodile skin texture, featuring a hinged top frame with brass latches and a top handle.
Leather Gladstone Bag
Ref: SA979969
A warm brown leather Gladstone bag with crocodile skin texture, featuring a hinged top frame with brass latches and a top handle.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Named after four-time British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, a Gladstone bag is a rigid leather travel bag built over a hinged metal frame that opens wide into two equal sections. Popularised in the late Victorian era, it became a standard accessory for doctors and gentlemen travellers.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from heavy hide, such as cowhide or alligator-embossed leather, stitched over an iron or brass frame. Hardware included solid brass catches, lever locks, and sturdy leather-wrapped top handles designed to sustain heavy wear.

Authentic examples feature hand-stitched seams, heavy brass locking mechanisms, and a hinged mouth mechanism that stays open independently. Look for natural patina, historic maker stamps or initials, and age-consistent wear on the base corners and leather handle.

These structured bags function as decorative accent pieces when displayed on a bookshelf, placed atop a console table, or stacked on a trunk in a study. They add visual weight, texture, and historical character to modern rustic or eclectic room schemes.

Keep leather away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking. Regular light applications of specialised leather balm or cream will maintain flexibility, while metal clasps can be kept dry to avoid corrosion or oxidisation.
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