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This is a re-post of one I did in the early days…for those of you who may not have seen it then, I hope you enjoy it!
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Do you ever dream of the days when travel was relaxing and luxurious, and all your belongings were carried by porters in leather steamer trunks and suitcases?
One of my hobbies is perusing auction houses and antique stores hoping to find interesting items. One of the things I always stop to look at are vintage luggage and travel accessories. As travel once was a luxury for only a few wealthy individuals, many of the old trunks, luggage and travel accessories were made by very high end purveyors. They were pricey back when they were purchased and their value has only increased over the years. Just for fun, I thought I would share a few items I found that are either currently for sale or coming up at auction in the near future:
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Photo via Artfact.com
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Greta Garbo’s Louis Vuitton steamer trunk will be auctioned at Julien’s Auction in Beverly Hills on December 14th, estimated at $6,000 – $8,000.
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Photo via 1st Dibs
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Travel like Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney – two of her Mark Cross alligator suitcases are available through 1st Dibs – price available on request.
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Photo via Live Auctioneers
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Act quickly and for an estimated 4,000 – 5,000 British Pounds, you can purchase this Edwardian silver and gilt fitted crocodile traveling case up for auction on October 3rd at Lyon and Turnbull in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Photo via eBay
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This gorgeous Vintage Hermes Travel Case is listed on eBay for a Buy it Now of only $14,999!
For those of us with shallower pockets, you can often find interesting vintage luggage in all price ranges (but arguably not of the quality of the items above) at antique stores, flea markets, auction houses and eBay.
Have you ever found any vintage travel items in your wanderings?
Hi Sandy,
The wealthy always find ways to make things beautiful. Even suitcases!
First one is gorgeous. 🙂
Hope you are having a great week!
Keep in touch
Wow those are really beautiful pieces. So special.
I have been following your adventures on Instagram and hope that you are having fun. Did you manage to try a few of the chocolate places?
Cannot wait to hear about your trip!
SANDY! WOW AM I LATE FOR THIS TRAIN! I saw that you visited me all the way from PARIS! WOO HOOO! And I greet you today with this fab luggage. Thank you for taking the time to visit, but also for taking US with you wherever you go. Anita
I remember this post the first time around. Enjoyed it even better the second time around! Hope you're having a great time!!
Hi Sandy, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/
These are beautiful! My daughter's wedding a year ago had a travel theme. We hosted a "Cocktails and Cupcakes" party the night before and used vintage luggage in the decor. It was perfect!
I have two vintage suitcases that belonged to my grandmother and I am looking for somebody who may be interested in restoring them. It's not that I want or can use them, I would just love to see them have a second life. Does anyone on this forum know someone that may be interested in them?