{"product_id":"early-20th-century-railway-travel-trunk-switzerland-dated-1916","title":"Early 20th Century Railway Travel Trunk Switzerland Dated 1916","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th-century Swiss railway travel trunk, retaining its highly characterful original surface, fittings and interior, with a handwritten inscription dated September 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed as a substantial piece of period travel luggage, the trunk features a dark brown textured coated-canvas exterior, contrasting pale wooden protective battens, riveted metal edging and fittings, side carrying hardware and small metal rollers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior retains extensive original wear, abrasions, oxidation, surface losses and remnants of historic travel labels. These traces of use contribute significantly to the authentic, well-travelled character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is particularly distinctive. It is lined in a light, finely ribbed material and retains an original removable framed lattice insert. The internal arrangement reflects the practical construction of early 20th-century European travel luggage, designed to organize and secure personal belongings during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the lid is a handwritten ownership inscription followed by the clearly legible date “September 1916.” The personal name is partially difficult to decipher and has therefore intentionally not been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of coated canvas, wooden strengthening battens, riveted metal reinforcement, rollers and removable interior fittings is characteristic of substantial Central European railway luggage from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk has been deliberately preserved in its present antique condition. Its scratches, worn areas, losses to the coated surface, oxidation, old label remnants and other signs of age and use have not been disguised. They form an integral part of the object’s history and visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly atmospheric survivor from the age of early 20th-century European rail travel, combining strong sculptural presence with genuine documentary interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior inscription dated September 1916\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, coated canvas, metal and interior lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_9415d43e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_e4b02b84 dc-breakInsideAvoid dc-mbXsmall\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-textNoir dc-sassyFontBodyTypeHeavy dc-inline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-sassyFontBody dc-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock dc-mr3px\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003eHeight: 23.63 in (60 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock dc-mr3px\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003eWidth: 23.63 in (60 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003eDepth: 19.69 in (50 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e GoodWear consistent with age and use. Original antique condition with extensive age-related wear, abrasions, oxidation, surface losses and remnants of historic travel labels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artibus365","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55101751361879,"sku":null,"price":241600.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2317\/4505\/files\/Early_20th_Century_Railway_Travel_Trunk.jpg?v=1790069884","url":"https:\/\/artibus365.com\/products\/early-20th-century-railway-travel-trunk-switzerland-dated-1916","provider":"Artibus365","version":"1.0","type":"link"}