Antique Naval Britannia Trunk in Metal from Newton Shakespeare & Co. Ltd, Early 1900s

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A large and magnificent antique metal travel trunk. This piece is a very rare model, "the britannia" (britannia trunk), an … Read more A large and magnificent antique metal travel trunk. This piece is a very rare model, "the britannia" (britannia trunk), an authentic english manufacture by newton shakespeare & co. Ltd., birmingham (as per the internal label). An antique heirloom, estimated to date back to the early 1900s (the "patent 19074" is visible on the latches).

design and style: "best steel trunks" design, typical of the period, with a domed lid. It bears the original inscriptions "first steel" and "britannia trunk." the internal retailer's label, "bava essak, bombay," attests to its origin and use for colonial travel.

material and finish: made of black lacquered metal (steel), with brass reinforcements, edges, and corners. The trunk is "used and lived-in," featuring a magnificent patina of age, scratches, and rust that attest to its authenticity and history.

ideal for collectors and connoisseurs of antique trunks and travel memorabilia, or as a striking display piece for an industrial setting, a living room, or a display cabinet.

technical details and condition:

type: travel trunk / metal trunk
subject: the britannia trunk / newton shakespeare & co.
materials: metal (steel), brass
period: early 1900s (antique)
dimensions:
width: 66 cm
depth: 43 cm
total height: 41 cm
condition: "used and lived-in" condition, as shown in the photograph. Extremely rare and spectacular. The structure is solid. It features a heavy patina, rust, and signs of age, which contribute to its value. Comes with a key. The interior is worn and features the original labels (newton shakespeare and bava essak).
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