ADAM'S THE LIBRARY COLLECTION 29th April 2025

18 22 ** A LARGE VINTAGE ALLIGATOR SKIN GLADSTONE TRAVELLING BAG, with twin handles and concertina action opening, fitted staps and brass handles, the interior lined with a metal frame, 70cm wide, 34cm deep, 32cm high € 1,000 - 1,500 21 FRANK HENRY JOSEPH GARDINER (b. 1942) HMS Victory Anchor off the Carrick Roads off Mawes Castle; and HMS Victo- ry Anchored off the Hard at Portsmouth Watercolour and gouache, 28 x 38cm Each signed and dated ‘F.J.H GARDINER ‘16’ (lower left) (2) € 800 - 1,200 The Gladstone Bag was designed by Mr J.G. Beard of Westminster, London and was named in honour of the British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) of whom Beard was an avid fan. The bag was popular due to its lightweight construction which was a far cry from the weighty wooden framed trunks which had been in use before. For this reason, the gladstone bag has been associated with the medical profession and is recognisable as the arche- typal doctor’s bag adopted widely due to its secure claps, generous storage and smart silhouette.