Antique John Handley & Sons Glasgow Travel Trunk Vintage Display Prop

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Seller: good.old.listings ✉️ (78) 100%, Location: Coventry, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 386877376617 Antique John Handley & Sons Glasgow Travel Trunk Vintage Display Prop. Rare John Handley & Sons Glasgow Travel Trunk  Antique, believed to be from late 19th to early 20th century  As shown, with wear, scuffs, loss to the stitching, etc. The lid has detached and the leather straps also need attention. Linen lined, with brass hardware, and the original label to the lid interior. Sorry I don't have the keys.  Please study and zoom all of the photographs carefully as they are part of the description. Great decorative item which would benefit from some attention. "John Handley & Sons, Trunk, Portmanteau and Sample Case makers, 101, Argyle Street This first-class establishment was founded by Mr. John Handley, in these same premises, in the year 1834. The concern is the oldest in Glasgow in its line, and the business is widespread. The firm now consists of Messrs. Thomas and James Handley, trading under the style of John Handley & Sons, and they are manufacturers of high-class trunks, portmanteaus, and sample cases. In addition to solid leather travelling goods there is a selection of portmanteaus, cases, bags, trunks, &c., in strong brown canvas, black enamelled canvas, brown leather, strong heavy overland canvas, all strongly bound with hide leather ; expanding-top portmanteaus or coat oases, made of the best leathers; dress portmanteaus, super-solid leather or pure butt leather trunks ; also Cape, Continental, cabin or state-room, boarding-school, and overland trunks, made in best materials. The premises, which comprise warehouse and workshops, are extensive, and consist of three flats. About a dozen hands are constantly employed. The members of the firm (who are both members of the Corporation of Hammermen) are exceedingly well known in Glasgow, and are respected both in business and in private life.' Index of Firms 1888" If you have any inquiries about your order or need information before making a purchase, please get in touch via the eBay messaging system, and I will do my best to assist you! I aim to dispatch the item on the same or next working day, and in case of any possible delays, I will promptly inform you. The product will be carefully wrapped to prevent any damages during transit, and all dispatched items will include a security seal for the peace of mind of both the buyer and seller. Return Policy: if you've had a change of heart and wish to return the product, please notify us as soon as possible. Items must be returned in their original packaging and in a resaleable condition. After the product has been returned and inspected, a refund will be issued, excluding shipping charges. Customers are also responsible for all return shipping costs.
  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Please read full description
  • Brand: John Handley & Sons
  • Antique: Yes
  • Type: Trunk
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Item Height: 13 in
  • Style: Antique
  • Theme: Travel
  • Material: Brass, Canvas, Leather, Metal
  • Item Length: 21 in
  • Handle Material: Leather
  • Item Width: 15 in
  • Colour: Brown

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