ANTIQUE FRENCH STEAMER TRUNK WITH VERIFIED TRAVEL PROVENANCE (c. 1910) 39x21x20

Description

View ANTIQUE FRENCH STEAMER TRUNK WITH VERIFIED TRAVEL PROVENANCE (c. 1910) 39x21x20 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Up for sale is an exceptional example of Golden Age French travel engineering. "Biarritz Ville". Features the French security stamp "SÛRETÉ" and is factory-coded to Key Code No. 9 (keys can be sourced online under this number). Up for sale is an exceptional example of Golden Age French travel engineering. This flat-top low cabin trunk is a documented piece of European high-society history in excellent condition for its age. While the top surface was historically finished in a uniform flat black, the side panels retain a spectacularly rare, untouched chronological travel record mapping out a luxury journey taken by an elite traveler (Initials: C.M.W.) from Paris to the royal coastal resort of Biarritz.With its flat top and heavy wood reinforcements, this piece is the ideal height and shape to be repurposed as a luxury coffee table, media console, or statement blanket chest. 🔍 HISTORICAL MARKINGS & PROVENANCE:"Paris Quai d’Orsay" Stamp: Original overlapping departure stamp from the historic Paris terminal (now the world-famous Musée d'Orsay art museum)."Biarritz Ville" Label: The exact destination station built in 1911 to funnel royal and wealthy international travelers directly to grand palace hotels like the Hôtel du Palais."M1D1" Network Code: Confirms cargo transit via the historic Compagnie des Chemins de Fer du Midi (The Midi Railway). Baggage Tracking Data: Features original stamped inventory codes: Bagage 8, Registry Code 790.Custom Owner Monogram: Matching hand-painted initials CMW are proudly visible on both the canvas and the label, providing an unbroken historical timeline.🛠️ HARDWARE & PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION:The Lock Mechanism: Solid brass lock system manufactured by the historic Parisian foundry Defontaine, Dubois & Cie (Stamped DC). Features the French security stamp "SÛRETÉ" and is factory-coded to Key Code No. 9 (keys can be sourced online under this number). Au Soleil Sunburst Brass: The surrounding decorative brass accents and heavy rivets feature the beautifully cast trademark logo of La Compagnie des Clous "AU SOLEIL" (Paris), depicting a woman's face surrounded by a radiant sunburst. Bottom Hardware: Heavy-duty, patented brackets stamped PTE (Breveté / Patented) and SGDG (Sans Garantie du Gouvernement), verifying authentic French patent origins. Architectural Build: Built to the structural standards of luxury houses like Moynat and Goyard, utilizing alternating vertical wood reinforcement slats, a rugged leather-canvas wrap, and hand-stitched heavy leather edge binding and corner guards. Heavy, authentic leather carrying handles are intact on each end. 📐 CONDITION NOTE: Exterior: Beautifully preserved natural antique patina on the side canvas, wood slats, and solid brass hardware. The top has an older, flat-black overpaint finish that provides a clean, usable top surface while leaving the historically vital side stamps fully visible and untouched. Interior: looks to have the original cloth and straps. Previous owner at some point added some red upholstery to the removeable packing box. See photos. 📦 SHIPPING & PICKUP TERMS: Due to the size, weight, and value of this historic piece, Local Pickup is highly preferred. I am located in the Hilton Head Island, SC area.(Optional Freight Note): If you require shipping, please arrange your own specialty blanket-wrap freight logistics (such as UShip) and contact me prior to bidding to coordinate the pickup window. OR, I can personally deliver at a cost of $3/mi. With a $400 minimum fee. If you’re truly interested, please don’t hesitate to send an offer! And if you recognize the builder of this Beautful trunk, please share with me! Thanks for shopping. I Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Travel › Vintage Luggage & Travel Accs.

Type

Trunks

Volume

Over 100L

Color

Brown, Black

Decade

1910s

Original/Reproduction

True Vintage

Material

Canvas

Features

Heavy-Duty, Lockable, Lined

Casing

Hard

Number of Wheels

None

Country of Origin

France