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
Additional Information
18.8403 (AB-104853)
W: 37.5cm (14.8")H: 35.5cm (14")D: 34.5cm (13.6")
19th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Hele, United Kingdom
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