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Two Leather Suitcases

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Auction: Discovery - 3047TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 05, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Two Leather Suitcases, England, early 19th century, rectangular, with handle and monogram on lid "G.G.F.," interior with holders for personal effects, including glass bottles and a sewing kit, most inscribed for "A. Barrett & Sons, 157 & 158, Piccadilly."

Note: Monogram reportedly that of George Griswold Frelinghuysen (1851-1936),patent lawyer and president of the Ballantine & Sons brewery in New Jersey. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Griswold_Frelinghuysen
Estimate $700-900


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