Lot # 4 - In-Flight Vintage Luggage Trio - Sweet!

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 18-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 25-Nov-2025 7:03:00 PM
Current bid:

$61.00

Highest bidder:

Lindall3

Auction has ended

Description :

We just about danced when we found these In-Flight suitcases in our clients' items - shades of our childhood visits to Grandma's house! It's rare to find a set of 3 vintage fabric suitcases in such good condition as these - they are made of tough waterproofed fabric with zip-closure/buckle, white plastic sturdy handles, and white pleather trim that complements the bright floral fabric print. All three are identical in design on the outside with slight variations on ribbon ties inside. There are exterior front zip pockets and the interiors are in taupe vinyl with clothes ties & another pocket. The original key to the locks is also here! These were made in Japan for the Hemenway Company of Portland, OR. 

The two smaller bags are fairly clean (they were stored inside the larger one), with the larger showing a bit of dusty dirt & previous use - the last 4 photos show the places with the most wear - the marks might be removeable with a good cleaner & we would recommend scrubbing down all 3 cases to shake off the storage dust. There don't seem to be issues on any of the cases in terms of zippers or fabric. Note that the white plastic interior supports on the corners can be molded with heat and moved/straightened if desired as they are a bit bent right now from storage. Because one of the supports is missing from the large case, we would suggest just cutting new ones out of a sheet of plastic for the set - it helps closing the zippers when the bag is full. 

Measurements are approx.:

10.5" H x 17" W x 4" D

12" H x 18.5" W x 4.5" D

13" H X 19.5" W  x 5" D



Auction History

Highest bidder is Lindall3

Date Bid User
22-Nov-2025 9:49:14 PM $61.00 Lindall3
22-Nov-2025 9:49:14 PM $60.00 JTheinert
18-Nov-2025 10:55:22 PM $51.00 Lindall3
18-Nov-2025 3:34:06 PM $36.00 JTheinert
18-Nov-2025 1:27:22 PM $26.00 Kendall
18-Nov-2025 1:27:14 PM $25.00 JTheinert
18-Nov-2025 1:27:14 PM $25.00 Kendall
18-Nov-2025 12:19:22 PM $6.00 JTheinert
18-Nov-2025 9:03:27 AM $5.00 Schmeahdaleah

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