French wood, brass and leather trunk, c. 1900

With a black painted exterior, the intricately detailed traveller's trunk features nailed brass strapwork edging, a leather carry handle and a canvas-lined interior; the pair of brass latches featuring rivets embossed with a faint maker's name (Lavoi Aille?). A handsome storage piece-cum-objet d'art. 51 x 36 x 25cm high. Age wear and cosmetic imperfections. The paintwork crackled and distressed