This is a fabulous vintage case or small overnight case made by the celebrated luggage company: Antler.
It dates to the late 1960s / early 1970s.
It is in a harder-to-find bright scarlet texture leatherette material - and as you can see from my images - this is in pristine condition with no marks or scuffs. I don't think that it was used very much - and probably stayed always at home as a storage item.
It has lots of shiny chrome trims to stop bumping to the corners etc - a mark of a quality case. It also has a combination lock - so if you want to keep things safe inside you can lock it with the locking code - and no one can get inside. The lock works perfectly and is a strong one - again all in shiny chrome.
The interior is lovely and clean with a grey wipe-clean synthetic interior - grey padding to the inner lid, with decorative ruffles around the side. The mirror is original and in good condition with no spotting or condition issues - and a nice large size.
The base has its original thick clear plastic covering - to stop anything spilling on the base and staining it - and there are little elastic bands to put lotion bottles into - and keep upright in transit.
I think that my images do this item justice - there are no scuffs to the base - and there are four chrome stoppers to raise the base of the ground. The handle is a thick red plastic - and on a good handle holder section - undamaged, chrome metal and sturdy to take a lot of weight when the case is packed.
A fabulous example - the only thing is the two little sticky labels on the inside - for the previous Scottish owner. They have rather posh addresses - so have left them - but could probably be carefully peeled off and any sticky residue cleaned off with a dab of petrol on a cotton wool pad.
Dimensions: the width is 15 inches. The depth is 9 1/4 inches and the height is 9 inches. It is 2.1 kg unpacked
A great case - top-quality maker and a much sought-after colour. You don't often find these cases now about 60 years old in such exceptional condition.
The perfect box for crafters or make-up artists etc. - or indeed just for travelling to your favourite vintage fairs and weekend celebrations.