{"product_id":"antique-leather-gladstone-doctors-bag-with-provenance-alexander-troupe-kukerin-wa-c1900-1920","title":"Antique Leather Gladstone Doctor's Bag with Provenance – Alexander Troupe, Kukerin WA c1900–1920","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"365\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA substantial antique leather Gladstone doctor's bag dating from the early 20th century, retaining its original steel frame, locking clasp and leather handle. The front is monogrammed \u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\"A.T.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in gold, matching the documented original owner.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eIncluded is a handwritten provenance note identifying the bag as belonging to \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eAlexander Troupe\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Scottish immigrant from \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eDeeside on the River Dee\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived in Western Australia from Scotland in \u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e1880\u003c\/strong\u003e, established a farm at \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eKukerin\u003c\/strong\u003e, helped open the local shire hall and later died in Albany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eWhether used as a doctor's bag, travelling case or business case, this is a well-preserved example with genuine Western Australian provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"77b8x9\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eOriginal leather with attractive age-related patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j5or2f\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eOriginal steel Gladstone frame and locking clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h08r94\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eOriginal leather handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1atvuc4\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eInterior lining intact with age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pl8kdo\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eMonogrammed \"A.T.\" in gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eddes9\" data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eProvenance note included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t2t79a\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eNo key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8apiq8\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eStructurally sound with scuffs, scratches and wear consistent with over 100 years of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gwnmd1\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p1ybfc\" data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eWidth: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o8qj5d\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eDepth: 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10j1t97\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eHeight: 28 cm (including handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eA scarce and characterful piece of early Western Australian history, ideal for collectors of antique luggage, medical memorabilia, rural heritage or Scottish migration history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1525\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003ePickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northam Secondhand, Northam WA\u003cbr data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1525\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eAustralia-wide postage available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northam Secondhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53456935158060,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_1841.jpg?v=1784621167","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/antique-leather-gladstone-doctors-bag-with-provenance-alexander-troupe-kukerin-wa-c1900-1920","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}