Ian Fleming's Briefcase

CmdrAtticus

Thought I would post this minor bit of trivia. I did a little research on Swaine Adeney Briggs site and found almost a perfect match of the case Fleming used in his business affairs. The image was taken during his engagement in the Thunderball/McClory court affair. The case is now offered as a computer carrying case and the only change I can see is the latch is now rounded rather than square as was on Flemings.

Thunderpussy

That, would be a beautiful laptop carrying case {[]

7289

How many thousands of dollars/pounds is it?

Gebruder Gumbold

Cheers! Beautiful case, and great research. Top marks, 007

Westward_Drift

7289 wrote:

How many thousands of dollars/pounds is it?

The Paternoster is 2,295 Pounds.

http://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/store/swaine-adeney/document-cases/paternoster

Now if they made the Paternoster with the square lock from the Westminster Wrap SS they could probably sell even more to well-off Bond fans.

http://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/store/swaine-adeney/document-cases/westminster-wrap-ss

Very nice find, CmdrAtticus. Although honestly for the prices charged by this seller I'd rather have a custom bag or briefcase made.

texas007

you better buy now as Swaine Adeney Briggs will be history soon

Westward_Drift

texas007 wrote:

you better buy now as Swaine Adeney Briggs will be history soon

Why do you say that?

texas007

Westward_Drift wrote:

texas007 wrote:

you better buy now as Swaine Adeney Briggs will be history soon

Why do you say that?

You can try to order from them - I just heard that they are not doing too good and had let go of many of their craftsmen.

CmdrAtticus

texas007 wrote:

Swaine Adeney Briggs

Does this have anything to do with them buying Aquascutum a couple of years ago? I can't find anything on the financial status of the co anywhere on the web.

always shaken

IT could be ,im not saying it is, but it could be made by Tanner Krolle ,they are a very high end leather goods maker,
That colour is /was called London Tan ,all the best cases had key locks as opposed to combination locks. but great find well done.

CmdrAtticus

Westward_Drift wrote:

7289 wrote:

How many thousands of dollars/pounds is it?

The Paternoster is 2,295 Pounds.

http://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/store/swaine-adeney/document-cases/paternoster

Now if they made the Paternoster with the square lock from the Westminster Wrap SS they could probably sell even more to well-off Bond fans.

http://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/store/swaine-adeney/document-cases/westminster-wrap-ss

Very nice find, CmdrAtticus. Although honestly for the prices charged by this seller I'd rather have a custom bag or briefcase made.

It's only another example of Fleming's taste in the best of consumer goods. As far as custom made, he certainly did this with his suits and shoes.

The Domino Effect

I was given an expensive leather bag about ten years ago. It cost a great deal of money, more than I would ever have considered spending on myself, but ten years later it looks and works better than ever. If I'd bought a bag myself, given the wear and tear I regularly subject it to, I'd likely be on my second or third bag by now, but this one still has at least another ten years in it. So, as my grandmother used to say "Cheap is expensive"...or something like that.

Thunderpussy

I remember being told a poor man always buys twice ( almost a Bond title )
So if you want something, buy the proper one ! )