18th century luggage

[Joe Gondek]

I had such a good responce on the pictures of the 18th century liquor chest I thought that some of the group here would like to see the rest of the 18th century traveling luggage I've made.

These are all typical of the type that would be found in 18th century Scotland



leather covered dome chest





there is a storage compartment inside the dome for small items



leather Portmanteu,was made to fit behind saddle






leather valise



there is a dust cover under the lid



it holds quite a bit if gear

[Duke of Delrio]

Joe,

These are wonderful things!! Well done. Very, very well done.

[longhuntr74]

Wow....I mean WOW!!!! Joe...you are truly a master craftsman! If I had money at hand, I'd be sending it your way for a set of my own! Bravo, Sir! Bravo!

[Kiltboy]

Wonderful pieces and great picture.

The talent of the people on this website never ceases to amaze me.

[chrisupyonder]

Very, very nice. Looks like it will last well into the 22nd century

Would you want to travel by air though?

Chris.

[Dale Seago]

Would you want to travel by air though?

I'd be concerned they'd go missing by the time I disembarked at my destination. They're that nicely made.

[xman]

Simply excellent!

[Droid]

Bravo. Most jealous.

[Chas]

I thought that craftsmanship like this had long since gone - it is so nice to see that it isn't. Is that all hand stiching? And roughly how many hours work in each one?

Regards

Chas

[tulloch]

Great stuff! Leather is a wonderful medium. I have a couple leather Gladstone bags. Treasures.