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Vintage Red Royal Traveller 23 Inch Suitcase by Shwayder Brothers of D - $100 (Seven Points)
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Shwayder Brothers of Denver
model name / number:
Royal Traveller
size / dimensions:
23.75 " X 18.0 " X 7.0 "
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Item - This is a vintage 1960s Shwayder hard shell suitcase. Other vintage Royal Traveller suitcases with the Samsonite label are new versions of this style of suitcase.
Manufacturer - Shwayder Brothers of Denver
History - The Shwayder Brothers of Denver were the original founders of Samsonite, which started as the Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company in 1910. The company was later renamed Samsonite Corporation in 1965. "Royal Traveller" suitcases were manufactured by Shwayder Brothers from the 1950s and 1960s, before the company officially changed its name to Samsonite.
Material - Hard shell plastic with metal trim.
Features - A strong plastic handle, two sturdy latches, four plastic feet, and three strong hinges. The handle has a lock but the key has been lost.
Condition - Great vintage condition with very little wear on the exterior other than some small scratches and scuffs. Interior lining in good shape. There are four small stains on lower interior section. There is also one brown stain on lower left of upper half of interior. The grommet on the left side of the luggage divider is intact. The grommet on the right side of the luggage divider is missing. The fabric is frayed in that area. The pictures I have provided show all these.
Quantity - One (1) suitcase
Dimensions are:
Length - 23 3/4 Inches
Width - 18.0 Inches including Handle and Feet
Thick - 7.0 Inches
If you are seeing this listing it is available for pickup. If you tell me a specific time and day you are coming to pick up the item I will hold it for you. If you do NOT tell me a specific time and day you are coming to pick up the item I will NOT hold it for you. l will sell it to the next interested buyer.