{"product_id":"vintage-cheney-leather-document-bag-handmade-england-wwii-uk-mod-1940s","title":"Vintage Cheney Leather Document Bag Handmade England WWII Uk MoD 1940's","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThanks for looking\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf you're reading this then you'll already know exactly what you're looking at \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe document case in the photos is the one that you'll recieve. As you can see it's in outstanding condition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt was made in the 1940's by Cheney, England. If you haven't heard of Cheney before its worth looking them up. They have been one of the top three men's shoe manufacturers in the world for well over a century and are still going strong (a typical pair of handmade Cheney shoes costs well over £300). They're still based in Northampton, England where they have two workshops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDuring WWII, like many British industries, Cheney produced many items for the war effort - they made cases, trunks, boots (for Officers only!)....and this document case! I'm 99.99% certain this case would have been used to transport important\/secret war documents. It's too high quality for standard paperwork and something like this would only have been used by an Officer - and they'd only let Officers hand deliver something if it was important! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe case is in immaculate condition. Obviously, a very high quality piece when made they used the finest leather sonits stood the test of time. Even though its over Eighty years old it will easily last another Eighty if you look after it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWhat makes this really stand out is the colour. Over the decades the leather has naturally developed a gorgeous patina - its absolutely stunning. Much better in real life than in the photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eOne negative is that the key has been lost to the sands of time. To be honest the lock is more symbolic than practical. If it was locked you could literally open it with a teaspoon! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eOther than that no issues. Overall, its a quirky little item that could still be used today to carry a laptop (please see pics for dimensions). Not many of these left so if you're looking for something completely different then this is it! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFeel free to ask any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eShipped Royal Mail 48 hours tracked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInternational trade welcome through Ebay's global shipping program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHonest and reliable seller with over fifteen years top rated experience online. Please check my feedback  - thousands of happy clients! Any problems you'll get a full refund  (as stipulated in my Ebay business seller agreement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeace \u0026amp; Good Luck!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58158914077046,"sku":"327233314366","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/8270\/0196\/files\/57_2e08335a-4916-4f56-9fa8-94251fa957da.jpg?v=1782470938","url":"https:\/\/www.savetherobot.co.uk\/products\/vintage-cheney-leather-document-bag-handmade-england-wwii-uk-mod-1940s","provider":"Save The Robot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}