{"product_id":"antique-belgian-ange-faucq-travel-trunk-patented-1893","title":"Antique Belgian Ange Faucq Travel Trunk – Patented 1893","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate 19th-century Belgian travel trunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnge Faucq of Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original interior label remains present and states that this innovative trunk construction was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatented by the Belgian Government on 1 July 1893\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trunk features a beautifully aged brown exterior with reinforced wooden slats, numerous metal rivets, original corner protectors, locks and leather carrying handles. The curved lid opens to reveal a linen-lined interior with the original pink ribbon latticework and removable interior elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surviving maker’s label describes Faucq’s patented construction as being lighter, more elegant and stronger than conventional wooden trunks of the period, using an exceptionally thin wooden construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful authentic piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian travel and luggage history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal as a statement coffee table, decorative storage trunk or collector’s piece. The untouched patina, original hardware and rare surviving 1893 label give the trunk considerable character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner \/ Manufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ange Faucq\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brussels, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1893\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood, canvas\/textile, leather and metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 112 × 60 × 62 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique condition with significant authentic wear, patina, scratches, marks and age-related deterioration consistent with more than 130 years of use. Original interior label preserved. Please refer to the photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troc Leuven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55026612142421,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6022\/6623\/files\/2FE89B6C-97C7-490C-91E7-D862223014F4.jpg?v=1789658016","url":"https:\/\/trocleuven.com\/products\/antique-belgian-ange-faucq-travel-trunk-patented-1893","provider":"Troc Leuven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}