Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 16 September 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 16 September 2026

Catalogue

Lot 956: Early 20th Century? Brown Crocodile Skin Hard-Sided Suitcase with Fitted Interior

This auction ended on September 17, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £40 - £60

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £200

A vintage brown crocodile skin hard-sided suitcase of rectangular form. The exterior is constructed from large-scale crocodile belly or flank skins with reinforced corners secured by metal rivets. The case is fitted with a central leather-wrapped handle on metal D-rings and two flip-latch locks with circular keyholes. The interior is fully lined in matching brown crocodile skin and features a central accordion pocket and multiple leather loops for toiletries or accessories. A partial green hotel label is adhered to one side reading LUZERN HOTEL GOTTHARD TERMINUS, alongside a fragment depicting a coastal scene and the word PESCARA. A small white rectangular tag is affixed to the interior pocket with the handwritten characters M. BARCLAY. 501. The patinated metal hardware lacks visible maker marks.

Measurement: 26 x 17 IN

Depth: 9