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    Fascinating old stuff.

    Now, I’ve always loved the look of anything that’s got history, particularly if it’s made from natural materials, wood, leather, that sort of thing. A couple of months ago, we moved into a place that’s very old in parts, possibly 300 years. I’m keen to keep the feel of that part of the house so I’ve taken the odd opportunity to call into places selling old house clearance stuff etc. On Saturday, I visited a local ‘vintage emporium’ and this caught my eye;



    It measures approx 14”x12” so wouldn’t have been a suitcase, maybe a very early briefcase. I’m thinking a sympathetic clean and leather feed would do it good. Then, it might make a great watch box with the addition of a thick foam pad.

    I haven’t found much in the way of usable furniture for my new home yet, but I love this.


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    Mine says hello:



    Primed and ready to go off on the next Riley car jolly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    Now, I’ve always loved the look of anything that’s got history, particularly if it’s made from natural materials, wood, leather, that sort of thing. A couple of months ago, we moved into a place that’s very old in parts, possibly 300 years. I’m keen to keep the feel of that part of the house so I’ve taken the odd opportunity to call into places selling old house clearance stuff etc. On Saturday, I visited a local ‘vintage emporium’ and this caught my eye;



    It measures approx 14”x12” so wouldn’t have been a suitcase, maybe a very early briefcase. I’m thinking a sympathetic clean and leather feed would do it good. Then, it might make a great watch box with the addition of a thick foam pad.

    I haven’t found much in the way of usable furniture for my new home yet, but I love this.


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    Looks nice as it is, wouldn't even try to clean it up or fix/repair it in anyway at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ViperStripes View Post
    Looks nice as it is, wouldn't even try to clean it up or fix/repair it in anyway at all.
    I wouldn’t be looking at repairing it but a little nourishment for the leather would make it less brittle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by unclealec View Post
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    Primed and ready to go off on the next Riley car jolly.
    I still have the case pictured here, but the old banger has gone now.




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    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    I wouldn’t be looking at repairing it but a little nourishment for the leather would make it less brittle.
    Agreed. Feed it! Or better, send a mail with a photo to Martin Ashworth and ask him for advice
    'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint-Just View Post
    Agreed. Feed it! Or better, send a mail with a photo to Martin Ashworth and ask him for advice
    Ah yes, I’ve seen him on the TV.

    However, my £20 case might turn into something rather more costly

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    Ah yes, I’ve seen him on the TV.

    However, my £20 case might turn into something rather more costly
    I was suggesting asking him for (free) advice on what to do - not to do to preserve it as is, since you did say you had no plan on restoring it. He may ignore you but you don't have much to lose ;)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint-Just View Post
    I was suggesting asking him for (free) advice on what to do - not to do to preserve it as is, since you did say you had no plan on restoring it. He may ignore you but you don't have much to lose ;)
    You did, I misread your post. I might just do that, thanks.

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    Do the letters "GL" on the side have any significance? The initials of the original owner perhaps?

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    I love old interesting stuff as well.

    I sometimes pick up great old gear from boot sales. No earthly use to me but just lovely to own.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hogthrob View Post
    Do the letters "GL" on the side have any significance? The initials of the original owner perhaps?
    No idea! I would imagine so though. Must have been somebody very important.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil.C View Post
    I love old interesting stuff as well.

    I sometimes pick up great old gear from boot sales. No earthly use to me but just lovely to own.
    I’ve been told of a massive fair in Malvern on BH Monday. I think I’m going to have a gander.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    Now, I’ve always loved the look of anything that’s got history, particularly if it’s made from natural materials, wood, leather, that sort of thing. A couple of months ago, we moved into a place that’s very old in parts, possibly 300 years. I’m keen to keep the feel of that part of the house so I’ve taken the odd opportunity to call into places selling old house clearance stuff etc. On Saturday, I visited a local ‘vintage emporium’ and this caught my eye;



    It measures approx 14”x12” so wouldn’t have been a suitcase, maybe a very early briefcase. I’m thinking a sympathetic clean and leather feed would do it good. Then, it might make a great watch box with the addition of a thick foam pad.

    I haven’t found much in the way of usable furniture for my new home yet, but I love this.


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    I have a couple of small suitcases that are not much bigger than a briefcase, and have been in the family since the 1940s at least. I also wonder what they were used for, perhaps overnight stays? Can't find much on google but perhaps the TZ hive mind will know.
    Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.

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    Fascinating old stuff.

    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    No idea! I would imagine so though. Must have been somebody very important.
    We have small old case that once belonged to my Mother with her (maiden) initials - H.R.H. - on it.

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    If you need some inspiration here's a project I did a while back.

    https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...d-shotgun-case

    You could look at using something like Sikablock modelling foam if you needed to mount watch cushions for watches with bracelets.

    Edit: and this one:

    https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...d-writing-case
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    If you need some inspiration here's a project I did a while back.

    https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...d-shotgun-case

    You could look at using something like Sikablock modelling foam if you needed to mount watch cushions for watches with bracelets.

    Edit: and this one:

    https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...d-writing-case
    Well, that was some read!

    What you did there was amazing. Unfortunately, something of that calibre is beyond me!

    Just shows what can be done when it comes to repurposing though .

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    I still have the case pictured here, but the old banger has gone now.




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    I think I would have kept the car and let the suitcase go ;)

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefaulkner View Post
    I’ve been told of a massive fair in Malvern on BH Monday. I think I’m going to have a gander.
    I don't blame you, that looks a cracker.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldoakknives View Post
    I have a couple of small suitcases that are not much bigger than a briefcase, and have been in the family since the 1940s at least. I also wonder what they were used for, perhaps overnight stays? Can't find much on google but perhaps the TZ hive mind will know.
    My late Dad was in the Royal Navy in WWII and they were issued with attache cases for their personal belongings when they went on leave.

    Sounds like it could be one of those.
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