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English Travel Trunks

English Campaign Walnut Travel Lap Desk on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this exquisite English Campaign Walnut Travel Lap Desk on Stand. This English lap
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Antique Late 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

English Campaign  Walnut Travel Lap Desk on Stand
English Campaign  Walnut Travel Lap Desk on Stand
$1,975 / set
H 18.5 in W 20 in D 10 in
Antique Gentleman s Travel Case, English, Leather Suitcase, Harrods, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique gentleman's travel case. An English, leather luxury suitcase by Harrods
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Large Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Gentleman s Travelling Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique suitcase. An English, leather and brass gentleman's travelling case by Tom
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Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Travel Suitcase, English, Leather Gentleman’s Case, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique travel suitcase, an English gentleman’s leather case, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Pair of Large Vintage English Travel Cases Made by Frenchs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large vintage English travel cases made by Frenchs. English, 20th Century. Blue case
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20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Large Vintage English Travel Cases Made by Frenchs
Pair of Large Vintage English Travel Cases Made by Frenchs
$2,461 / set
H 12.6 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
Very Large Antique Travel Suitcase, English, Leather, Steamer, Shipping Trunk
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large travel suitcase. An English, leather steamer or shipping trunk, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Travel Trunk, English, Pine, Zinc Lined, Carriage Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, pine and zinc lined carriage chest dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Zinc

Collection of Vintage Luggage, a Set of Four English Travel Cases
Located in London, GB
Collection of vintage luggage, a set of four English travel cases. English, 20th Century Green
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20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

English Wooden Travelling Case Which Belonged to the Honourable Marquess of Lans
Located in Marbella, ES
English wooden travelling case which belonged to the honourable marquess of lansdowne.
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Mid-20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Bronze, Iron

English Victorian Period 19th Century Black Traveling Trunk With Initials J.G.F.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period black and brown traveling trunk from the 19th century with J.G.F
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Canvas

English necessaire travel case with silver interior by William Neale Son, 1924
By William Neale Son Ltd
Located in Delft, NL
English necessaire travel case with silver and glass interior by William Neale & Son Ltd
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20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver

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English mahogany traveling chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming English mahogany traveling chest with a hinged top and small fitted drawer. Circa 1830.
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Mahogany

English mahogany traveling chest
English mahogany traveling chest
H 17 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
17th c. English Travelling Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 17th c. English travelling trunk in russia leather with beautiful patination, refined brass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

17th c. English Travelling Trunk
17th c. English Travelling Trunk
H 24 in W 46 in D 23 in
c.1880 English Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding all-original antique English leather traveling trunk-- used as a cocktail table for
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

c.1880 English Leather Traveling Trunk
c.1880 English Leather Traveling Trunk
H 23.5 in W 29.75 in D 16 in
19th century English Leather Travelling Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A tailored English 19th century leather travelling hard case trunk with original leather carrying
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Victorian Era English Traveling Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century English traveling trunk is a superb example of the robust, functional, and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

English Brushed Steel Travel Cases (Sold Individually)
Located in Austin, TX
A collection of English luggage cases of brushed steel featuring working clasps, buckles, and metal
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Vintage English Raw Patinated Leather Brass-Mounted Travel Trunk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fantastic travel trunk from the first quarter of the 20th century, this vibrant leather-bound
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20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Antique Captain s Uniform Travel Case, English, Shipping, Suitcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique captain's uniform travel case. An English, leather bound shipping suitcase
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Canvas

Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Salesman, Banker, Travel Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique suitcase. An English, leather salesman's or banker's travel case, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Canvas, Leather, Travel Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk. An English, canvas and leather-bound travel chest by Webb & Son
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Canvas

Mid 19th c. English Canvas Dome Travel Trunk c.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
English canvas travel trunk with original travel stickers, leather corners, thick steel handles with brass
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Steel

Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Travelling Sample Case, Edwardian circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique suitcase. An English, leather travelling sample case, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Travel Case, English, Leather Banker s Suitcase, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel case. An English, leather banker's suitcase, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

English Gents Traveling Case and Grooming Set by Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
An English Mappin & Webb gents traveling case and set in perfect condition and complete with all
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Vintage 1930s English Trunks and Luggage

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Crocodile, Leather

Vintage Suitcase, English, Leather Bound, Travel Case, Decoration, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage suitcase. An English, leather bound travel case with period decoration, dating to
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Small Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Travelling Case, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique suitcase. An English, leather travelling case, dating to the early 20th
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Early 20th Century British Other Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Large Antique Steamer Chest, English, Canvas, Travel Trunk, Drawco, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer chest. An English, canvas bound travel trunk with Drawco patent
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Canvas

Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, tin shipping chest in the name of T.B. Wildman, vice
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Tin

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship s Chest, Metal Lined
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique steamer trunk of marine interest, an English travel or ship's chest in stained
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Vintage Travelling Suitcase, English, Leather Case, Asprey London, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling suitcase. An English, leather case by Asprey London, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

English 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk on Rectangular Mahogany Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather trunk on custom stand made into a coffee table. This English trunk on stand from
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Antique Late 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Edwardian, Leather, Travel Case circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, Edwardian, leather travelling case dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Bound Travel Trunk, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage chest. An English, pine bound travel trunk, dating to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Vintage Overseas Voyage Trunk, English, Leather, Travel Case, Luggage, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage overseas voyage trunk. An English, leather bound travel case, dating to the early
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Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Vintage Carriage Trunk, English, Pine, Iron Bound, Travel Chest, Coffee Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carriage trunk. An English, pine and iron-bound travel chest or coffee table and
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

English Gents Travelling Case Grooming Set by Mappin Webb Dated, London, 1936
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
An English Mappin & Webb gents traveling case & grooming set in perfect unused condition
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Vintage 1930s British Trunks and Luggage

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Silver

English Regency Traveling Writing Slope Box or Nécessaire De Voyage 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare regency travelling writing slope / nécessaire de voyage of outstanding quality. Wooden box
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

English 1870s Victorian Period Leather Men s Travel Kit with H.F.M Monogram
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period leather men's travel kit from the late 19th century with H.F.M monogram
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

English Leather Travel or Steamer Trunk by John Pound Co. England, circa 1883
By John Pound Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
If suitcases could speak and while this fantastic English leather steamer trunk may not speak it
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Antique 1880s English Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

A Pair of Japanese Lacquer Traveling Trunks, on English Style Bases
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Japanese lacquer traveling trunks, on English Style bases, the upper portion opens
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Rattan Travelling Trunk, English 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great rattan travelling trunk. Lovely color. It had been originally covered in painted canvas
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage

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Rattan

Antique Explorer s Portmanteau, English, Canvas, Travel, Trunk, Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique explorer's portmanteau. An English, canvas travel trunk or coat chest dating to
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Canvas

Antique Suitcase, English, Leather, Travel, Salesman, Officer, Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique suitcase. An English, leather travelling salesman's or officer's case, dating to
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Art Deco Brown Leather English 25" Luggage Travel Suitcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Brown Leather English 25" Luggage Travel Suitcase. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Gentleman s Suitcase, English, Leather, Case, Travel, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's suitcase. An English, leather overnight case or lightweight travel
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Early 20th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Travel Trunk, English, Personal Carriage Chest, Hatbox, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, personal carriage chest or hatbox, dating to the early
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Salesman s Case, English, Leather, Travel Suitcase Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our stock # 18.6520 This is an antique salesman's case. An English, leather-bound travel
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Gentleman s Travel Suitcase, English, Oak, Leather Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's travel suitcase. An English, leather Edwardian case, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

Antique Travel Suitcase English, Leather, Gentleman’s Case, Edwardian circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travel suitcase. An English, leather gentleman's case with monogram, dating to
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Pine, Travel, Shipping Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, pine and iron travel or shipping chest, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Trunks and Luggage

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Pine

Antique Shipping Trunk, English, Canvas Travel Case, Pukka Luggage, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipping trunk. An English, canvas travel case by Pukka Luggage, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Canvas

English Victorian 19th Century Leather Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period brown leather trunk from the 19th century with brass accents and
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

20th Century English Crocodile Travel Overnight Case, Drew Sons, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century crocodile overnight travel case, made by Drew & Sons, by Royal
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20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Crocodile

English Travel Trunk in Brown Leather and Black Canvas with Brass Locks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful leather and canvas trunk with brass locks and fittings. It has two leather handles on the sides and one on the front part. England, Late 19th Century. It has unusual brass ...
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

English Leather Travel Case with Decals 1930s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A charming vintage English leather travel case with decals. Large well traveled and heeled survivor
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Vintage English Rexene Waterproof Canvas Travel Trunk
Located in Port Chester, NY
Built to withstand the challenges of long distance travel, this vintage brown steamer trunk is a
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Vintage 1920s English Trunks and Luggage

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Canvas, Wood

Early 20th Century English Gentleman s Traveling Necessaire
By The Alex Clark Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful traveling case filled with silver topped bottles, silver brushes, a journal as
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Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Silver

Pair of Antique English Leather Travel Hat Boxes
Located in Port Chester, NY
travel, these are in good condition, and will make a charming stack of two in some interesting spot, such
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Vintage 1930s English Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

English Tin Travel Trunk
Located in Wilson, NC
English tin travel trunk is signed “E. Bates. Patent 12552 West Hampton”. It has the original brass
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Antique 1890s English Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Tin

English Tin Travel Trunk
English Tin Travel Trunk
H 18 in W 27 in D 18 in
English Steamer Traveling Trunk, circa 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
New York with Humbert Travel Service.
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

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Vintage 1910s British Books

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Paper

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Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
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Coral

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Wood

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell. This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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Leather, Paper

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony string inlay, two hinged lower ...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

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Brass

Antique French Silver Ebonized Walking Cane Stick19th Century 91cm 36inch
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Art Nouveau silver L-shaped handle walking stick with Continental hallmarks, late 19th Century in date. The striking stick features an ornate silv...
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Silver

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
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Antique 1870s American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Brass

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Located in Ottawa, ON
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Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Silver

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Centerpieces

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Crystal, Bronze

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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English Travel Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of English travel trunks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique English travel trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. English travel trunks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. English travel trunks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many English travel trunks are appealing in their simplicity, but Drew Sons, John Pound Co. and Mappin Webb produced popular English travel trunks that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You

Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.

There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.

In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.

Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.

From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.

Questions About English Travel Trunks
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, typically people don't travel with steamer trunks. Due to their size and weight, steamer trunks aren't ideal for traveling by air or sea. However, people still purchase steamer trunks to use as storage solutions and decorative accents in their homes. Shop a selection of antique and vintage steamer trunks on 1stDibs.

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