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    Antique Touring Hat Box, French, Leather, Brass, Travel Case, Victorian, C.1850

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    About this item

    This is an antique touring hat box. A French, leather and brass travel case, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

    Superb bombe hat box with fine French travel appeal
    Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
    Rich caramel tanned leather nicely patinated, commensurate with age
    Accentuated with pinned brass borders to case edges grasp the tapering frame

    Dressed with brass locking clasp and a pair of long leather straps — key absent
    Shaped, flat leather handle to lid aids carriage
    Fascinating remnants of antique travel labels to each side

    Interior presented with a crimson lid finish, bearing a maker's label
    Label reads 'Maison Gosse - Prix-Fine Invariable - Boulevart Saint-Denis, No.15'
    Enthusiastic foliate pattern to box sides with a newspaper remnant covering the base

    This is a dashing antique touring hat box, with wonderful charm and classic travel appeal. Presenting wonderfully, it would be ideal as a decorative piece. Delivered ready to enjoy.

    Dimensions:
    Max Width: 37.5cm (14.75'')
    Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')
    Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')


    Origin : United Kingdom
    Manufacture Date : Circa 1850
    Materials : Leather

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    Additional Information

    Code

    18.8403 (AB-104853)

    Dimensions

    W: 37.5cm  (14.8")H: 35.5cm  (14")D: 34.5cm  (13.6")

    Period

    19th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901)

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