Presenting a magnificent museum-grade example of British travel history, this exceptional early 20th-century Edwardian gentleman’s dressing trunk has been meticulously paired with a custom mahogany stand to serve as a distinguished coffee or accent table.
Crafted from heavy, veg-tanned English hide with a striking, rich golden-tan patina, the exterior features robust copper-riveted framing, hand-stitched leather welting, and original integrated support straps. The lid is centered by a highly ornate, pierced cast-brass monogram applique intricately styled in interlocking script ("AR" / "RA").
Security is provided by its original, premium English brass hardware stamped by the legendary Wolverhampton firm J. Hodges Maker. The dual lock plates feature highly secure "Four Lever" mechanical keyholes and spring-loaded catches.
The interior reveals an extraordinary state of preservation, lined in exquisite dark forest-green Moroccan grain leather. It boasts fine neo-classical gold-leaf tooled borders and an array of hand-stitched toiletry loops, bottle cradles, and an expanding central stationery wallet with a polished brass snap button.
The custom-built mahogany base features elegant Marlborough legs and a recessed perimeter lip that perfectly cradles the trunk without modifying the original hide. An exceptional statement piece for high-end residential interiors or serious collectors of luxury campaign furniture.
Size: 27” W x 18” D x 18” H
C. 1910-20, England
Presenting a magnificent museum-grade example of British travel history, this exceptional early 20th-century Edwardian gentleman’s dressing trunk has been meticulously paired with a custom mahogany stand to serve as a distinguished coffee or accent table.
Crafted from heavy, veg-tanned English hide with a striking, rich golden-tan patina, the exterior features robust copper-riveted framing, hand-stitched leather welting, and original integrated support straps. The lid is centered by a highly ornate, pierced cast-brass monogram applique intricately styled in interlocking script ("AR" / "RA").
Security is provided by its original, premium English brass hardware stamped by the legendary Wolverhampton firm J. Hodges Maker. The dual lock plates feature highly secure "Four Lever" mechanical keyholes and spring-loaded catches.
The interior reveals an extraordinary state of preservation, lined in exquisite dark forest-green Moroccan grain leather. It boasts fine neo-classical gold-leaf tooled borders and an array of hand-stitched toiletry loops, bottle cradles, and an expanding central stationery wallet with a polished brass snap button.
The custom-built mahogany base features elegant Marlborough legs and a recessed perimeter lip that perfectly cradles the trunk without modifying the original hide. An exceptional statement piece for high-end residential interiors or serious collectors of luxury campaign furniture.
Size: 27” W x 18” D x 18” H
C. 1910-20, England
