Ladies and Gentlemen allow me to present for your consideration an amazing piece and one of the nicest and best cases I have in my collection
A Vintage 1930’s Suitcase, Striped, Leather Handle in Near Mint Condition!
Approximate Measurements:
6.5″ x 12″ x 17″
Muted Lavender Interior
I have collected for nearly 45 years. If you are a collector you know that in the beginning you pick up whatever you find. As your collection grows, your eye and your tastes become refined. I am at a point where only the truly wonderful pieces are special enough to catch my eye. Of those only the near Mint pieces are worthy of a place in my collection. After 45 years of collecting and selling, I can honestly say that my standards are pretty high.
Finding this sweet piece was a surprise for several reasons. First, it belonged young woman in nearby San Francisco, in her late 20’s. That was a surprise because I buy quite a bit from all manner of people and don’t see that many 20 something people with near perfect vintage pieces. Perhaps it is their mobility or that the more trendy accessories seem to attract them. The second surprise lie in the fact that it was near Mint condition.
The young woman explained that it had been her great grandmothers. In fact it was the very suitcase in which her great-great grandmother had brought her great grandmother’s baby things home from the hospital. The loving care and respect this case has had is obvious, it’s condition shows it. The young woman saw my amazement and explained that her job was taking her overseas and she simply could not take it. She said that my email convinced her that the suitcase would find a good home.
I usually just buy what I like, in the case of this amazing and perfectly sweet suitcase, I sought it out. You see I needed a suitcase to use as a companion piece to another piece of woven luggage which I have on auction this week as well. I am one of those A type personalities, who likes symmetry and balance in my vignettes and displays. Nearly half of my house is dedicated to my collection and serves as my store front and display area for my passion — vintage leather luggage. The remarks I usually get is.. “Your house looks like a 1940’s Train Station” and you know that really warms my heart. That was the heyday of the Greatest Generation and the Golden Age of Travel, what is not to like Since my home is my display area, I insist on things being in proper balance. It would bother me to no end otherwise.
Sometime back I found an amazing mint piece, bejeweled with a profusion of gorgeous vintage travel stickers, complete with a canvas overcoat, equally special and covered with travel sticks…I was thrilled! But that only lasted until I realized that I needed to look for something to display with it and the powers that be answered my prayers with this astounding piece!
What I like about it:
Beyond its pristine condition, which for me is a prerequisite, this piece has near perfect symmetry. From the woven exterior,to the 3″ wide stripes on the 12″ width. Stripes defined this type of luggage. This case’s markings are thoughtfully executed in color, and dimension. The color is muted and everything even the shape of the lock set, a rectangle with flared out edges, is exquisitely balanced! The color choice on the leather handle and the edge bindings perfectly coordinates with the lightest color on the woven exterior. The choice of nickel fittings and footings.. everything, even down to the back rear leather reinforcement, is executed with perfection.
This piece obviously is ready to be put on display in a stack, as a side table, to store your cherished items, but It could easily be put back into use and be that special unique and thoughtful vintage piece as a Baby shower display or gift, and to bring the newest member of the family’s belongings home from the hospital again!
With love,
From our home to yours!
Buy-Fix-Sell Properties Inc.
(415) 251-1377
