Birch Trunks and Luggage

A lovely Vintage French Travel Trunk by 'Au Touriste Paris'. A wonderful survivor of a bygone age of travel. The canvas covered with hand painted panels and G.B emblem to each end. Attractively bound in timber, probably birch, which is clasped with leather. Further leather trim to its perimeters including leather carrying handles to the sides. Wonderful heavy gauge working brass lock with key. Au Toutiste brass trade plate to its side. Internally the trunk holds a removeable shallow tray with large storage area below and a stationery envelope to its lid. Condition with the trunk has been lightly restored retaining its historical patina and is in good used condition. There is wear to the leather edges and one handle has been restored. A good quality trunk ideal for storage but also look great when used as a coffee or bedside table. Michel Flandin founded the company Au Touriste Paris in 1847. They traded from 36 bis Avenue de l'Opera, Paris. They supplied a wide array of luxury leather merchandise such as automotive trunks, steamer trunks, travel wardrobes, mail trunks and other various leather goods. Their advertising logo along with a very early photo of their premises are shown in the last two photos. You will notice the brass trade plate on the trunk matches the humorous image of the hotel porter...

Extremely rare Vasculum for collecting flowers and plants. The vasculum is made in bent birch in 1930s and is attributed to Alvar Aalto. This is typical design for Alvar Aalto and in...

A darling vintage piece that is both practical and decorative. This fantastic mid-century modern pet carrier by Shamrock Crates features a mint pastel lacquered fiberglass shell with...

This exceptional and colorful chest is dated 1897 but dates back to the early 19th century. It was customary to "recycle" older chests by repainting the...