Linen Trunks and Luggage

Embark on a journey through time with our extraordinary overseas trunk, a living relic that whispers tales of a century past. Crafted from rich dark brown leather, this substantial p...

Rare late 19th century large American leather covered rattan basket steamer trunk manufactured by Mendel. The trunk features a rattan frame covered with leather and naugahyde having ...

Rustic 19th century country English farmhouse blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from thick pine. The chest has a tapered form topped with a hinged padded flat top. The top has n...

About Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. A mid 19th century English canvas travel trunk with original travel stickers, leather corners, thick steel handles with brass rivets and brass lock. The brass key cover is stamped with an English crest and "Secure A.W. Patent lFVFR" The interior has a linen lined removable tray, linen lined interior and thick wrapped leather trim. An original repair sticker is on the lid from A. Boswell from Edinburgh, Scotland. The initials of the owner "T.S." are painted on both sides. This piece has retained its original finish and is in good condition with appropriate patina for its age. CREATOR A. Boswell Manufacturer, Edinburgh, Scotland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1850s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Canvas, Steel, Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor cracks in the leather throughout denoted in pictures. Splits in the leather on the seams in front, top and back. DIMENSIONS H 21 in. W 27.25 in. D 21 in. HISTORY Attributed to the Scottish company of Alex Boswell founded by James Boswell at the end of the 18th century. An established date of 1790 was noted by the company nearly 100 years later in their adverts and James is listed in the Edinburgh trade directories of 1820 as a trunk maker at 25 College Wynd. (Alex was also listed there 5 years later.) The name must have changed to Alex Boswell around 1825 when it is first seen in the directories. The business prospered and expanded throughout the 19th Century with a partner for a short while and the third generation also becoming involved. Brush making was an important part of their work and shared an equal billing in their Post Office Directory listings with Trunk makers for most of the century. Their labels and adverts, which changed little in their history, state that Boswell sold various India Trunks...

A large 19th century American brass riveted leather travel trunk in nicely aged original surface color patina to leather and brass. Ink stamped at both sides with owners name - Mrs. ...

Métier London Signature Canvas From Dusk Till Dawn Pencil Case, Italy. Thin and compact, Métier's elegantly constructed leather pencil case will effici...

Métier London many day Toiletries Pouch, Signature canvas, light linen, Italy. Many Day Toiletries Pouch features a waterproof cloth interior with pock...

Many Day Toiletries Pouch features a waterproof cloth interior with pockets for small bottles and a separate zippered compartment under its lid to separate your smaller items. Zi...

Small antique brown leather suitcase or briefcase with brass hardware, Eagle Lock Co latch and linen lining. Measures: 17".      

Amazing Trunk Louis Vuitton 1980s, Alzer, "Toile Enduite Monogram", in a very good condition with age and use. It has a removable linen tray with strpas. Enriched with bronze, trunk lock...

Handsome set of four (4) vintage leather suitcases by Stratosphere Rappaport Chicago. We have stacked them as side tables or end tables. They are in overall wonderful vintage conditi...

This is a beautiful leather gentleman's collar box. The lovely round shape of the box makes it a unique accessory for your dresser or bookshelf. The leather...