Lot 49: Antique Leather Bound Domed Top Travel Trunk

An antique travel trunk of domed form, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The trunk is constructed from a rigid body covered in a black textured material, such as vulcanized fibre or oilcloth, reinforced with stitched tan leather edging and corner guards. The exterior features a central metal lock plate with a decorative scrolled edge and two leather straps with metal buckles. A stitched leather carrying handle is mounted to the side with metal brackets. The side of the trunk bears a white stencilled monogram consisting of the characters E, D, W, J, V, followed by a full stop. The interior is lined with a cream ticking fabric featuring a fine pinstripe pattern.