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Steamer Travel Trunk
Hector White
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Steamer Travel Trunk

19th century
For Sale by Hector White
Description

An antiques "Steamer" travel trunk.

Leather covered with beechwood banding, brass lock and brass fittings with side lifting handles.

Original lined interior bearing label.

Circa 1880/90.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Hector White has dated this Antique Leather Steamer Trunk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA992994
Dealers Internal Reference
HW147
Description
An antiques "Steamer" travel trunk.

Leather covered with beechwood banding, brass lock and brass fittings with side lifting handles.

Original lined interior bearing label.

Circa 1880/90.

FREE DELIVERY FOR UK BUYERS *****

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Hector White has dated this Antique Leather Steamer Trunk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA992994
Dealers Internal Ref
HW147
Hector White
Hector White
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023
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A dark brown antique leather steamer trunk featuring brass hardware, riveted metal stud trim, and wooden reinforcement bands.
Steamer Travel Trunk
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A dark brown antique leather steamer trunk featuring brass hardware, riveted metal stud trim, and wooden reinforcement bands.
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Steamer trunks gained prominence during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries during the golden age of ocean travel. Named after their placement in steamship cabins, these trunks were engineered to withstand rigorous transit across sea and rail routes.

Traditional steamer trunks feature a solid wood frame bound in heavy leather, canvas, or vulcanised fibre. Construction was reinforced with brass or iron corners, wooden ribs, and metal studs to protect the luggage from rough handling.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural age-related patination on the leather, heavy brass hardware with makers stamps, and hand-riveted studwork. Original lock mechanisms, cloth linings, and internal travel labels also serve as indicators of genuine historical age.

A leather steamer trunk functions well as a characterful coffee table, a side table, or accent storage at the foot of a bed. Its rich tones and structural form add warmth and tactile interest to modern, classic, or industrial spaces.

Keep leather trunks away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking. Clean gently with a dry soft cloth, apply specialist leather feed sparingly to maintain flexibility, and polish brass fittings carefully with a cotton cloth.
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