Jacob J. Schuff's Travel Trunk

This is a magnificent trunk, both in its exterior silhouette (almost flat) and in the recent interior fittings. If the signature is not among the best known, it only proves its exceptional character. It indeed elegantly bears the traces of its history, stuck to an exterior that smells of authenticity. Superb handles, now protective (moreover unusable for transport, hooks having been cut), on the sides, associated with fittings including the main one in brass with a restored shine, make this superb piece a collector's item and decoration. It is covered with a canvas that bears beautiful marks of time, which gives it this additional cachet since this in no way alters its presence, on the contrary, it enriches it even more. Enthusiasts will appreciate its authenticity... And will not fail to rave when opening it... The interior is indeed fitted with a pretty tray, a sort of additional compartment for optimal storage. Opening it therefore provides a rather unexpected delight, and the dazzlement continues when discovering this removable interior part which creates a double space not only of the most beautiful effect, but also of an appreciated convenience. The central brass fitting, stamped with a registered trademark, further enhances the silhouette of this beautiful witness of the past by bringing a golden touch which gives it a sort of youthful air. The brand that we have repositioned inside, stamped "jacob j schuff" (better known under the label jjschuff) comes from the United States. Its founder was born around 1833. He died on October 23, 1903 in New York in the United States at the age of 70. This trunk is therefore probably a legacy of the 19th century, probably before 1900, and that it is a trace of the 1870s would not be surprising.