Showing posts with label carry on. Show all posts
Showing posts with label carry on. Show all posts

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Vintage Samsonite Streamlite Ladies Small Overnight Suitcase, Saddle Brown

I'm quite partial to this series of Samsonite luggage manufactured circa 1941-1955 by the Schwayder Brothers (inventors and makers of Samsonite). This suitcase is the hard to find "Ladies Small Overnight" in Samsonite Saddle Brown. It's a petite case and perfect for a child. Works as an airline carry-on under current FAA regulations as well. Though it is still usable and sturdy, stitching has loosened around the exterior endcap trim and the handle has hairline cracks. This is one of the most collectible vintage cases around, in the most desirable color and price reflects condition. This piece also bears a great initial plate "MLK." The interior is in very good condition for age. All hardware is in working order though, there is no key for the lock.

15" Length, 10" Height, 7" Depth at Base, tapers to 5 1/2" Depth at Top.

Vintage Condition: Fair
SOLD

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Vintage Samsonite Streamlite Schwayder Bros Luggage, Rawhide

Vintage pair of coordinating Samsonite Streamlite suitcases by Schwayder Brothers, Inc Denver (circa 1941-1955). Both are Samsonite's Streamlite color "Natural Rawhide" which is a marbled tan. This set includes one "Ladies Overnight Regular" suitcase, model number 4531 and one Train Case (model 4512). Both in exceptional condition for age. The lift-out cosmetic tray in the train case has a small chip to one corner but, this does not prevent or deter use. Train case mirror is in tact as are interior stitched pockets. Mirror is in excellent condition. The Ladies Overnight has has two elasticized pockets, tie-downs, and ruched divider. There is one small pinhole to the fabric lining in the base but no other stains or tears present. Both have keys and working locks.

The Samsonite Ladies' Overnight Regular measures 21" wide, 15" tall (18 1/4" with handle extended), 7" depth at base tapers to 6" at top of case. Two interior compartments are separated with a ruched divider and each measures 20x14x3"

The Train Case measures 13 1/4" wide, 9" tall (11 1/2" with handle extended), 8 1/2" depth at base tapers to 7 1/2" depth at top of case.

Vintage Condition: Excellent

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Vintage Samsonite Sentry Red Carry On Bag


Vintage dark red vinyl Samsonite Sentry carry on bag. No spots or stains and all hardware and zippers in working order. Bag features one open pocket and one with turn-key closure. Silver tone hardware accents. Open pocket on the reverse and one zippered interior pocket. Shoulder strap is adjustable. Bag does have the ability to lock however, there are no keys present. Four plastic/metal feet at base in great condition. 13" height, 13 1/2" tall (29" with maximum shoulder drop), 6" depth.
Vintage Condition: Excellent

Vintage Red Carry On Bag by Sears

Great vintage Sears red vinyl carry on bag. Front open pocket features decorative mod buckle and contrast stitching. Metal locking zipper at the main compartment with 2 working keys. Rear exterior pocket with metal zipper. Adjustable shoulder strap. Clean with no markings, tears or scratches. 11" height (25" height including maximum shoulder drop), 16" length, 6 1/4" depth. Interior lined with tan vinyl.

Vintage Condition: Excellent
SOLD