Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large travel suitcase. An English, leather steamer or shipping trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Generously sized for the grandest of tours
Displays a desirable aged patina
Rich, sturdy leather in delightful caramel hues
Braced with oak stiles and leather shoulders
Large leather straps with a quartet of buckles
Decorated with period travel labels for visual interest
Marked with the name Calmady-Hamlyn - a high-ranking British officer and Justice of Peace
Dark maroon fabric lining to the interior
Full-width removable stowage tray
Lid interior complete with a ruched fabric pocket
This is a fascinatingly large antique suitcase...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage