Harcroft House Sale

Live Auction, 18 November 2019

Session Three

Sold for

ZAR 9 967
Lot 544
  • An American steamer/luggage trunk manufactured by Oshkosh Trunks Inc., Oshkosh Wisconsin USA, Reg. US Pat Off, 19th/20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 967
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

Wisconsin, United States of America
An American steamer/luggage trunk manufactured by Oshkosh Trunks Inc., Oshkosh Wisconsin USA, Reg. US Pat Off, 19th/20th century the hinged rectangular top applied with a carrying-handle impressed 090, hinged sides, the edges with brass mounts and close nailed, the lock inscribed OTC51A, The Yale & TOWNEMFG.Co., two sides applied with a pair of wooden strips, on castors, manufacturer's metal plaque, 107cm high, 67,5cm wide, 57cm deep; a British steamer/wardrobe trunk manufactured by The Antler Super Trade Wardrobe Trunk, 20th century, the hinged rectangular top applied with a carrying-handle and inscribed with an M, the edges with brass mounts and close nailed, the sides inscribed with an M, the Yale lock stamped AR6 andANTLER, manufacturer's metal plaque, on round feet, distress to the one side, 103cm high, 55cm wide, 39cm deep; and another, manufactured by Hartmann Trunk Company, 20th century, the hinged rectangular top with hinged sides, the edges with brass mounts and close nailed, inscribed to the side C. L. RYCROFT WANTED on VOYAGE 6, on four turned feet, manufacturer's paper label, partial paper label to the reverse Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, lacking carrying-handle, 99cm high, 57cm wide, 53cm deep (3)

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