On Her Majesty's Secret Suitcase

Gebruder Gumbold

Dear Colleagues,
To slip further into the collecting illness, I once again call upon my expert brethren to identify the OHMSS suitcase.
Saw a photo somewhere of the case in the Aston during the final scene. Just barely visible, if at all, in the film.
Also, if anyone has clearer screenshots, I would be much obliged.
Looks Italian to me?
Cheers,
Tom

The Bond Experience

I believe it's Gucci...

The Domino Effect

I'd definitely agree with Mantis, Gucci for sure.

Gebruder Gumbold

Thank you! Now I have a starting point.
Cheers!

OK, went on Ebay and found one in the wrong colour, but it looks to me to be the right series and shape...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Gucci-Wild-Boar-Classic-Brown-Leather-Vintage-26-Suitcase-Italian-/111413853104?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f0c87bb0

Another set of eyes to confirm that is the correct type (except for the colour) would be great!

Thank you all, Tom

The Domino Effect

That looks right, I'd say. Or you can buy the complete set (you'd just have to have the initials changed to JB or 007!):
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Gebruder Gumbold

Came across this on etsy.com site. Looks to be the correct one.
My contact in vintage luggage says that the case, from the outside, looks to have a harder shell, which could be 2 things:
1. Case was brand spanking new at the time, so the leather may have been stiffer.
I have contacted Gucci to see if they can ID this bag, and confirm whether or not it had a stiffer side and top.

2. Film crew set in a liner, which made the bag less floppy, and looked better to do what GL wanted it to do.
I remember having liners in an old case as a kid...no wheels either in those days. I recall the sound of the 4 metal stands clanking around the airport as I dragged it along...

So, the plan is, if I get this one, to restore the case, and fab up some liners to make it keep its shape better. Going to use it only as a display prop for the Aston vignettte. Have to get the dimensions and make sure the damn thing fits in the boot of the DBS, which, compared to the DB5, is quite spacious. Won't be like the T/Ball jet pack which didn't allow the boot to close...

Here is the link:https://www.etsy.com/listing/154522591/vintage-1960s-gucci-large-black-leather?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=gucci+suitcase+black&ga_vintage_rewrite=vintage+gucci+suitcase+black&ga_original_query=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery

Gebruder Gumbold

Need your help: Saw a pic of GL and Tracy in the Aston, where the Gucci bag is clearly visible. I believe it was in a book somewhere...Does anyone know where I can find that pic, or better still, if you have one to share/sell/barter/beg?
Thank you!
Tom