A rare and large 'Malle Commode' cabin trunk by Au Depart of Paris, circa 1910
Chichester, 12 September
Lot sold
USD 2 238 - 2 735
GBP 1 800 - 2 200 (listed)
Estimate
USD 2 238 - 2 735
GBP 1 800 - 2 200 (listed)
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TypeTravel Goods & Luggage
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Lot number54
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Location
Description
A rare and large 'Malle Commode' cabin trunk by Au Depart of Paris, circa 1910, wooden canvas-covered case repainted brown, with brass sprung handles, locks, catches and edge plates, with wooden battens and brown leather edging and corners, maker's plaque to each end, the lid with quilted lining and maker's plaque, with removable fall-front opening to reveal upper lift-out canvas tray, and five canvas drawers with leather handles, each with canvas straps to interior, with old repair and remains of original maker's label to inside of door, the case measuring 91 x 58 x 65cm.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
First name
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone
+44-2074685801
Fax
+44-2074477401