Antique 1900's Leather Messenger Bag
This heavily grained 1/4" thick leather bag has seen years of service. The leather shows no wear or dryness. There are some ink stains embedded in the leather, no doubt from a time when people carried bottles of ink, along with their important papers. The bag measures 13 1/2" wide, 9 " tall,2 1/2 inches deep, with a fold over flap buckling at the base of the bag.The buckles all appear to be nickle, made with heavy bridle leather fittings.There is a bit of looseness in the stitching on the outer edge of one side for a length of approximately 2 1/2".
The front and back are stamped with a simple framed design. The back has two heavy leather straps joining in the center with a leather reinforcement. One strap unhooks and is adjustable. There is also a ring above the straps, perhaps to tie to a saddle? Anyway you look at it, it is a leather bag with lots of character and life left in it.The leather is supple from years of conditioning, and is ready to go to work for you.
Now, price reduced to $185!
