Antique Samson Shwayder Pine Metal Banded Steamer Trunk Travel Chest 35"

Description: WHAT YOU ARE BUYING/BIDDING ON #42685 Antique Samson Shwayder Bros steamer trunk / storage chest / footlocker / suitcase / luggage / coffee table. Made of pine featuring metal banded edges with rivets and leather handles. Marked Samson and Shwayder Brother Detroit on lock. The Shwayder brothers were a family from Denver, Colorado who founded the luggage company that eventually became Samsonite Corporation. The Shwayder family of Denver, Colorado is best known for what became the world-famous luggage company Samsonite Corporation, which was founded and operated by the Shwayder family. In 1910, Jesse Shwayder opened a small luggage factory in Denver with his father, Isaac, and brothers, Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon. In the year before opening the factory, Jesse worked as a salesman for the Seward Luggage New York City. The business became incorporated as the Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company in 1912, and it eventually changed its name to Samsonite Corporation. All the Shwayder brothers held executive positions in the company in the 1920s. Jesse was the company's president, Mark Shwayder directed sales, Maurice and Ben Shwayder oversaw manufacturing, and Solomon Shwayder served as the company’s lawyer. Samson, after Jesse's favorite biblical hero, was the first trade name for the company’s luggage, and this was later changed to Samsonite. Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company started to diversify its product offerings in the 1930s by manufacturing folding furniture, and the company changed its name to Shwayder Brothers, Inc. in 1931. As sales increased throughout the 20th century, the company moved into gradually larger facilities in Denver, and at various stages in the business’ history, it opened additional plants in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Arizona, Mexico, and Japan. In 1961, Jesse Shwayder’s son, King D. Shwayder, became president of the company, and in 1965 the Shwayder Brothers, Inc., changed its name to Samsonite Corporation. The Shwayders sold the Samsonite Corporation in 1973. Isaac ShwayderBorn in Poland in 1855, Isaac immigrated to England and then America. He worked in a dry goods business in Central City, Colorado, and later became the acting rabbi for the local Jewish community. Jesse ShwayderJesse opened a small luggage factory in Denver in 1910 with his father, Isaac, and brothers Mark, Maurice, Benjamin, and Solomon. Solomon ShwayderThe oldest brother, Solomon was awarded a scholarship to the University of Denver and graduated at the top of his class from law school. Timeline1912: The business was incorporated as the Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company. 1941: The company created the Samsonite Streamlight and changed its name to Samsonite Corporation. 1970: Jesse Shwayder died in Denver at the age of 88. By the time of his death, Samsonite had become the world's largest luggage manufacturer. CONDITION Fair condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, marking / scuffing / finish loss, one handle gone, denting, no key. DIMENSIONS 16.5" x 12" h x 35" l PAYMENT The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. The Designers Consignment insists on receiving payment within 3 days of your winning bid or Purchase, otherwise we reserve the right to make a second chance offer to the second place bidder or re-list the item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. SHIPPING & HANDLING We are currently unable to ship to international US locations. This includes Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will ship any item anywhere. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. Most of our items ship out same day, excluding items with odd/abnormal dimensions and freight items. We include insurance and tracking on all of our items and also offer a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE to ensure satisfaction. We also will combine shipping, provide storageand local pickup. If for any reason the cost of our calculated shipping is above or below current rates we will contact you and make adjustments and/or issue necessary refunds. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Our shipping methods include, USPS, UPS, FedEx, Greyhound, Private Transport, Brinks and various LTL carriers for when crate shipping is necessary. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial!

Price: 280 USD

Location: Dayton, Ohio

End Time: 2024-12-06T12:17:06.000Z

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