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Antique Country Gentleman's Suitcase, Scottish, Leather, Travel Case, Edwardian
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Antique Country Gentleman's Suitcase, Scottish, Leather, Travel Case, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 September 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique country gentleman's suitcase. A Scottish, leather travelling case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Superb example with a generous proportion and well-appointed interior

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good, lightly time worn order

Quality leather, tanned to a deep amber hue and pleasingly intact

Brass used throughout for press studs, mounts and clasps

Stout handle with lock cover between a pair of long luggage straps

Sliding circular clasp with inset lock — untested, key absent

Opens to reveal a dual division interior, providing storage in each half

Storage height of 13.5cm within the base and 11cm behind the division

Canvas lining to the interior in a warm cream hue with light brown leather straps

Divider hosting a striking red pouch to one side, with a wide document sleeve on the reverse

Fascinating Art Nouveau maker's mark for Reid and Todd of Glasgow to the interior lining

Charming black monogram to each end for a J.R.

This is a delightful antique country gentleman's suitcase, perfect for a trip in period from a rural residence to the big city. As useful today as over a hundred years ago, or presenting as a superb room accent. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 68cm (26.75'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 45.5cm (18'')

Interior Width: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Interior Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Upper Division Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Lower Division Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Leather Suitcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127516
Dealers Internal Reference
25113
Dealers Notes

What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

Description
This is an antique country gentleman's suitcase. A Scottish, leather travelling case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Superb example with a generous proportion and well-appointed interior

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good, lightly time worn order

fig 1. An Edwardian brown leather suitcase featuring brass buckles, leather retaining straps, and a central carry handle.
fig 1. Antique Country Gentleman's Suitcase, Scottish, Leather, Travel Case, Edwardian

Quality leather, tanned to a deep amber hue and pleasingly intact

Brass used throughout for press studs, mounts and clasps

Stout handle with lock cover between a pair of long luggage straps

Sliding circular clasp with inset lock — untested, key absent

fig 2. An Edwardian brown leather suitcase featuring brass buckles, leather retaining straps, and a central carry handle.
fig 2. Antique Country Gentleman's Suitcase, Scottish, Leather, Travel Case, Edwardian

Opens to reveal a dual division interior, providing storage in each half

Storage height of 13.5cm within the base and 11cm behind the division

Canvas lining to the interior in a warm cream hue with light brown leather straps

fig 3. An Edwardian brown leather suitcase featuring brass buckles, leather retaining straps, and a central carry handle.
fig 3. Antique Country Gentleman's Suitcase, Scottish, Leather, Travel Case, Edwardian

Divider hosting a striking red pouch to one side, with a wide document sleeve on the reverse

Fascinating Art Nouveau maker's mark for Reid and Todd of Glasgow to the interior lining

Charming black monogram to each end for a J.R.

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This is a delightful antique country gentleman's suitcase, perfect for a trip in period from a rural residence to the big city.
London Fine Antiques

As useful today as over a hundred years ago, or presenting as a superb room accent. Delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 4. An Edwardian brown leather suitcase featuring brass buckles, leather retaining straps, and a central carry handle.
fig 4. Antique Country Gentleman's Suitcase, Scottish, Leather, Travel Case, Edwardian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 68cm (26.75'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 45.5cm (18'')

Interior Width: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Interior Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Upper Division Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Lower Division Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Leather Suitcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127516
Dealers Internal Ref
25113
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An Edwardian brown leather suitcase featuring brass buckles, leather retaining straps, and a central carry handle.
Antique Country Gentleman's Suitcase, Scottish, Leather, Travel Case, Edwardian
Ref: SA1127516
An Edwardian brown leather suitcase featuring brass buckles, leather retaining straps, and a central carry handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLuggage & Travel Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialLeather, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBrass hardware, Leather retaining straps, Stitched seams, Monogram initials
  • SizeH 45.5 cm (18 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 28.5 cm (11 in)

FAQs

The Edwardian period, spanning from 1901 to 1910, marked a transition towards durable yet refined travel goods, frequently constructed from heavy hides designed to withstand railway and steamship journeys.

These pieces typically utilized thick cattle hide stretched over a rigid wooden or canvas frame, reinforced with brass hardware, leather straps, and hand-stitched seams.

Authenticity is indicated by genuine patination, traditional brass locks, makers marks, hand-stitched edging, and signs of historical wear rather than modern synthetic treatments.

Vintage suitcases function effectively as stacked coffee table bases, bedside storage alternatives, or decorative accents that introduce texture and historical character to a room.

Preservation requires regular application of specialist leather balms or conservator wax to maintain suppleness, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and damp conditions.
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