*A LARGE VINTAGE ALLIGATOR SKIN GLADSTONE TRAVELLING BAG, ...

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€1,000 - €1,500

*A LARGE VINTAGE ALLIGATOR SKIN GLADSTONE TRAVELLING BAG, with twin handles and concertina action opening, fitted staps and brass handles, the interior lined with a metal frame, 70cm wide, 34cm deep, 32cm high The Gladstone Bag was designed by Mr J.G. Beard of Westminster, London and was named in honour of the British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) of whom Beard was an avid fan. The bag was popular due to its lightweight construction which was a far cry from the weighty wooden framed trunks which had been in use before. For this reason, the gladstone bag has been associated with the medical profession and is recognisable as the archetypal doctor’s bag adopted widely due to its secure claps, generous storage and smart silhouette. Lots marked with a (*) symbol may be subject to CITES Regulations when exported. Several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, such as rhino horn, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell. If you are interested in bidding on a lot containing these materials and you wish to export, please ensure you are familiar with all relevant customs regulations prior to bidding. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence and ensure before bidding of their legal requirements concerning Cites regulations pertaining to their country. All lots are being sold under the Conditions of Sale as printed in this catalogue and on display on our website.