#179 • Shwayder Bros. Samson Green Footlocker with Divided Tray & Key

Part of November 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 15, 2026 5:02 PM AKST

Category: Purses, Bags & Luggage

An olive-green Samson footlocker by Shwayder Bros. has black metal edge binding, reinforced corner guards, and side carrying handles. Two lid latches flank the central brass-tone lock, and a key is included. The Samson label reads Shwayder Bros., Inc., Denver-Detroit, identifying the luggage maker that became Samsonite Corporation in 1965. Inside, a removable tray divided into two compartments lifts out to reveal the deeper storage space below. Patterned lining continues across the lid, tray, and lower compartment. Loose Alaska newspaper sheets, containing local articles and advertisements, lie in the tray and beneath it; they are separate from the trunk's lining. The green exterior finish shows wear. The footlocker measures approximately 31" x 16.75" x 12" tall.