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https://www.thehoarde.com/dealers/london-fine-antiquesThis is a small antique clerk's suitcase. An English, leather attaché case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightful example with pleasing proportion and superb leather craft
Presents a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn with careful use
Quality English leather tanned to a rich caramel hue and carefully stitched
Dressed with brass rotating latch clasps to secure the contents — key absent
Lid replete with a stencilled monogram with the initials J.P.
Striking interior appointment sets it apart from other examples
Lid interior hosts a gilt tooled and embossed lining with geometric pattern work
Diamond motif pattern accentuates the lower half with small gilt star detail
This is a superb antique clerk's case, being eminently usefaul in the modern day as it was in period. A treat for revival festivals, or as an accoutrement on a city commute. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')
Max Depth: 25.5cm (10'')
Max Height: 12cm (4.75'')
Internal Width: 32.5cm (12.75'')
Internal Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')
Internal Height: 10cm (4'')