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The history of the production of '''leather suitcases''' is closely related to the [[Vintage car|history of the automobile]] and the [[Aircraft leather|aviation]]. With the growing mobility of wider sections of the population since the beginning of the 20th century there was an increasing need for lighter luggage to carry yourself. Before, only rich people could afford traveling. [[Leather chest|Leather chests]] were used for luggage and the house staff carried the heavy chests.
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The history of the production of '''leather suitcases''' is closely related to the [[Vintage car|history of the automobile]] and the [[Aircraft leather|aviation]] industries. Since the beginning of the 20th century, mobility has increased rapidly, bringing with it a need for lighter luggage that people could carry themselves. Previously, only the wealthy could afford to travel. [[Leather chest|Leather chests]] were used for luggage and the servants carried the heavy chests.
  
  
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''Old leather suitcases with lots of [[Antique leather#Leather patina|patina]].''<br></p>
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''Old leather suitcases with lots of [[Antique Leather - Vintage Leather#Leather patina|patina]].''<br></p>
 
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Old leather suitcases were produced of wood, metal and waxed [[Leather|leather]]. Normally [[Cow hide|cow hide]] was used and very rarely [[Crocodile leather|crocodile leather]] or [[Pig leather|pigskin]], which is more widespread now.
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Old leather suitcases were made of wood, metal and waxed [[Leather|leather]]. Normally [[Cow hide|cow hide]] was used and very rarely [[Crocodile leather|crocodile leather]] or [[Pig leather|pigskin]], which is more widespread now.
  
Nowadays, simple leather suitcase costs 350 to 400 €. Better quality and larger models can cost 400 to 800 €. Luxury suitcases or exotic leather suitcases can cost above 1,000 €. Hand-stitched suitcases from renowned manufacturers can exceed the price of 10,000 €.
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Nowadays, a simple leather suitcase costs 350 to 400 €. Better quality and larger models can cost 400 to 800 €. Luxury suitcases or exotic leather suitcases can cost above 1,000 €. It is not uncommon for hand-stitched suitcases from renowned manufacturers to cost more than 10,000 €.
  
  
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''A popular brand from the high-end segment with a long tradition in the suitcase production.''<br></p>
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''A popular brand from the high-end segment with a long tradition in suitcase production.''<br></p>
 
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''Suitcases for [[Car leather|cars]] and [[Saddle##Motorcycle saddle|motorcycles]].''<br></p>
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''Suitcases for [[Car leather|cars]] and [[Leather saddle#Motorcycle saddle|motorcycles]].''<br></p>
 
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''[[snakeskin|Cobra leather]] suitcase from 1982.''<br></p>
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''Peculiarity of this leather suitcases: The leather was seamlessly [[Formed leather|molded]] into suitcase forms (from Sams & Son).''<br></p>
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''Peculiarity of these leather suitcases: The leather was seamlessly [[Formed leather|moulded]] into suitcase forms (from Sams & Son).''<br></p>
 
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''Typical [[Pig leather|pigskin suitcase]] from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDmkdFwqTt8&list=PLdGEmp0I4Bawry89Il_c1uc1F7M0Tr7sx South America].''<br></p>
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''Old [[Weapon leather|rifle case]].''<br></p>
 
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''New suitcases made of [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable-tanned leather]] from [http://www.newold.es/ www.newold.es] from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEc6xLTS4aY&list=PLdGEmp0I4Baw08t9dbJPACojAW96KDfdR Spain].''<br></p>
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''Typical [[Pig leather|pigskin suitcase]] from South America.''<br></p>
 
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===[[Leather videos|Videos]] about the [[Leather workshop|production]] of leather luggage==
 
 
  
 
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The production of leather luggage in the [[Leather workshop|leather workshop]].  
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''New suitcases made of [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable-tanned leather]] from Spain.''<br></p>
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== Additional information ==
 
== Additional information ==
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* [[Leather bag|Leather bags]]
 
* [[Leather bag|Leather bags]]
 
* [[Leather handbags]]
 
* [[Leather handbags]]
* [[Doctor's bag]]
 
 
* [[Saddlebag]]
 
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* [[Leather accessories]]
 
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== Detailed instructions for [[Leather cleaner|cleaning]], [[Leather repair|repair]] and [[Leather care|maintenance]] of [[Leather handbags|leather handbags]] and leather luggage==
 
== Detailed instructions for [[Leather cleaner|cleaning]], [[Leather repair|repair]] and [[Leather care|maintenance]] of [[Leather handbags|leather handbags]] and leather luggage==
* [[Basic rules when dealing with leather]]
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The history of the production of leather suitcases is closely related to the history of the automobile and the aviation industries. Since the beginning of the 20th century, mobility has increased rapidly, bringing with it a need for lighter luggage that people could carry themselves. Previously, only the wealthy could afford to travel. Leather chests were used for luggage and the servants carried the heavy chests.


Lederkoffer-06.jpg

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Lederkoffer-04.jpg Lederkoffer-02.jpg Lederkoffer-01.jpg

Old leather suitcases with lots of patina.

 

Old leather suitcases were made of wood, metal and waxed leather. Normally cow hide was used and very rarely crocodile leather or pigskin, which is more widespread now.

Nowadays, a simple leather suitcase costs 350 to 400 €. Better quality and larger models can cost 400 to 800 €. Luxury suitcases or exotic leather suitcases can cost above 1,000 €. It is not uncommon for hand-stitched suitcases from renowned manufacturers to cost more than 10,000 €.


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Beautiful selection at Sams & Son.

 

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A popular brand from the high-end segment with a long tradition in suitcase production.

 

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Lederkoffer-01-Auto.jpg Motorrad-Koffer-01.jpg

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Suitcases for cars and motorcycles.

 

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Suitcases and handbags made of crocodile leather from Sams & Son.

 

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Cobra leather suitcase from 1982.

 

Camping-Koffer-01.jpg

Nilpferd-Koffer-01.jpg

Camping leather suitcase and leather suitcase made of hippopotamus leather from Sams & Son.

 

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Peculiarity of these leather suitcases: The leather was seamlessly moulded into suitcase forms (from Sams & Son).

 

Rifle-case-leather-01.jpg

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Old rifle case.

 

Lederoel 01 0601.jpg Koffer-Schweinsleder-01.jpg

Typical pigskin suitcase from South America.

 

Lederkoffer-vegetabil-gegerbt-01.jpg

New suitcases made of vegetable-tanned leather from Spain.

 

Additional information


Detailed instructions for cleaning, repair and maintenance of leather handbags and leather luggage

Colourlock-02.jpg -> COLOURLOCK - SHOES, BAGS & ACCESSORIES

Lederzentrum-2016-08-Mini-viereckig-Rand-02.jpg -> In German: www.lederzentrum.de

Globus.jpg -> Rest of the world: partners worldwide


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