Briefcase Appreciation thread

[zjpj83]

By popular demand, here's a briefcase thread. Post up your pics. I'll start with one.

 

[zjpj83]

aportnoy's new case:

 

[j]

Nice, where's that one Whnay had with the red lining?

 

[LabelKing]

 

[strazzaque]

This is my favourite briefcase, very little leather, the hard, not-highest-grade-hide kind (needs to be conditioned), with a rattan or jute textured exterior.

I bought it when I was in Singapore. I don't use briefcases much- they look a little odd with my ultra casual dress-code (t-shirt and jeans), but it is nice to bring it out for formal interviews.

The compliments are gratifying, especially when people express their willingness to pay much more for it than I ever did. At least one person made such an offer, but it was one I could refuse.

The few nice and unique things I have, which I know I won't find anytime soon, are simply not for sale, unless the price is well beyond my expectations.

 

[Cantabrigian]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

aportnoy's new case:

Is that grain calf or buffalo? In either case, nice cases all around.

 

[AlanC]

Vintage 'Made in England' for Brooks Brothers top frame briefcase:

 

[TheHoff]

Well not technically a briefcase, but I am barely over 30....

 

[gefinzi]

English, I would guess 1920s.

 

[william]

Love it gefinzi! Where did you find this?

 

[AlanC]

My Atlas belting flapover:

 

[nate10184]

Originally Posted by gefinzi

English, I would guess 1920s.
Is this from the seller nick1974selling on ebay? Though most of his items end up way out of my price range I love to ooh and ahh at the vintage leather items he sells. Some of the briefcases are unbelievable. EDIT: Just remembered I saved a couple photos of one I really liked.

 

[quevola]

^ Damm that's nice!

 

[zjpj83]

Here's some more leather goods of mine:

 

[maxnharry]

Waiting for this one to arrive.