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Gladstone Bag

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:31 pm
by Hemingway Jones
Carried over from this thread and I have been meaning to post this for some time, but here are some pictures of my Gladstone bag in the same style, though not same color, as Indy's bag from TOD and similar to his father's bag from the LC.

I found mine at Marshall's, a discount chain in the US. It was made in Tuscani and is very nice leather with brass fittings. It was $150.00 marked down from $550 or so, if my memory serves me correctly. It is a great bag; perfect for weekends and as a carry-on. I have also thrown in some sword pics for fun. I hope you all enjoy them.
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:38 pm
by Indiana Wayne
I love that WW2 Japanese sword, Hemingway! Great pictures and nice bag!

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:52 pm
by ij1936
Love the bag HJ.I picked up something similar from a company called Foto for about the same price.

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:22 pm
by Feraud
Great find HemingwayJones!
Now how do I convince my wife I need a new bag?..... :roll: :)

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:33 pm
by Zach R.
This one looks pretty decent, though not SA:
Pierre Cardin Gladstone Bag

I also found this one, its vintage and looks much closer to what is seen on screen(its a bit pricey too).
http://www.la-belle-epoque.net/english/e_bag_0017.htm

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 7:56 am
by Jens
Very nice bag, Hem! Now I know what I want for birthday ... :D

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:26 am
by Hemingway Jones
Thanks for the comments, gentlemen. It really is a great bag and it goes perfect with your gear. It opens up square, so you can fit a lot of stuff in there. It also looks good with a Brigg brolly thread through the straps. :wink: -Tweed cap and spectacles sold separately.

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 9:05 am
by Feraud
After posting my last message I realized something. I think I have one of these! :shock:

I use on old vintage leather bag for my firearm cleaning stuff. It is leather and opens square on top. My wife has made the "doctor's bag" comment. I am so sure it is a 'Gladstone' style...I will have to check and post pictures if it is the bag.

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:07 am
by Michaelson
Well, now you've finally done it HJ. Pushed me to the edge. I know where an original double strapped heavy cowhide bag is currently sitting for $75, and in practically mint condition. It's at the antique store I frequent, and I was waffling on whether or not to get it. Guess what I'M going to be picking up tomorrow! :? :wink: Regards! Michaelson

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:12 am
by Jens
Michaelson wrote: Guess what I'M going to be picking up tomorrow?
Ahem ... the local newspapers? :wink:

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:13 am
by Michaelson
Uh, yeah, that's right! How'd you know? :shock: :lol: :wink: Regards! Michaelson

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:18 am
by Jens
Well, it's ... I KNOW things. 8-[ :-$

-- Jens

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:39 am
by Hemingway Jones
Michaelson wrote:Well, now you've finally done it HJ. Pushed me to the edge. I know where an original double strapped heavy cowhide bag is currently sitting for $75, and in practically mint condition. It's at the antique store I frequent, and I was waffling on whether or not to get it. Guess what I'M going to be picking up tomorrow! :? :wink: Regards! Michaelson
Ah, a cup of coffee??? :-k :D
Seriously, that bag sounds great. Post pictures, if you can. You can't beat $75 for a nice vintage bag.

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:44 am
by Michaelson
IndyJens wrote:Well, it's ... I KNOW things. 8-[ :-$

-- Jens
Ah, you'll have to do more than THAT for the title. :? :lol: :wink:

Uh, that antique store is located in, uh, Huntsville, Alabama! Yeah...that's it.... 8-[

Regards ! Michaelson

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:57 am
by Jens
Michaelson wrote:
IndyJens wrote:Well, it's ... I KNOW things. 8-[ :-$

-- Jens
Ah, you'll have to do more than THAT for the title. :? :lol: :wink:
Well, at least I can say I tried ... :oops: :wink:

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:01 am
by Michaelson
You get points for THAT though... :D Regards! Michaelson

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:09 pm
by Mojave Jack
This is going to drive the porters and bellboys nuts at the summits!

"Excuse me sir, which is your bag?"

"The Gladstone with the brown fedora on top."

"Uh, exactly which Gladstone with the brown fedora on top, sir?" :shock:

Now I really can't wait for the QM summit!

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:14 pm
by Michaelson
Mojave Jack wrote:"Uh, exactly which Gladstone with the brown fedora on top, sir?" :shock:

Now I really can't wait for the QM summit!
At which point, I'll poke my head around the corner and say

"Never mind, Indiana Jess has already stolen it and placed it in our cabin!"

:wink:

Regards! Michaelson

Re: Gladstone Bag

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 4:21 pm
by Erri
Hemingway Jones wrote:Carried over from this thread
It was made in Tuscani and is very nice leather with brass fittings. It was $150.00 marked down from $550 or so, if my memory serves me correctly. It is a great bag; perfect for weekends and as a carry-on. I have also thrown in some sword pics for fun. I hope you all enjoy them.
I bet you can find similars when you come in Florence for much less than $150 or 550!! that's crazy LOL.
I think for 100 euro you can find something like that. Maybe less but not sure. I'm not an expert of leather stuff although i live in tuscany :lol:

Re: Gladstone Bag

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:16 pm
by Hemingway Jones
erri_wan wrote:
Hemingway Jones wrote:Carried over from this thread
It was made in Tuscani and is very nice leather with brass fittings. It was $150.00 marked down from $550 or so, if my memory serves me correctly. It is a great bag; perfect for weekends and as a carry-on. I have also thrown in some sword pics for fun. I hope you all enjoy them.
I bet you can find similars when you come in Florence for much less than $150 or 550!! that's crazy LOL.
I think for 100 euro you can find something like that. Maybe less but not sure. I'm not an expert of leather stuff although i live in tuscany :lol:
$150.00 USD = $122.00 Euros, so that is about right, my friend. You just concentrate on showing me where the bars are. :wink: :D

Re: Gladstone Bag

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:23 pm
by Erri
Hemingway Jones wrote:
erri_wan wrote:
Hemingway Jones wrote:Carried over from this thread
It was made in Tuscani and is very nice leather with brass fittings. It was $150.00 marked down from $550 or so, if my memory serves me correctly. It is a great bag; perfect for weekends and as a carry-on. I have also thrown in some sword pics for fun. I hope you all enjoy them.
I bet you can find similars when you come in Florence for much less than $150 or 550!! that's crazy LOL.
I think for 100 euro you can find something like that. Maybe less but not sure. I'm not an expert of leather stuff although i live in tuscany :lol:
$150.00 USD = $122.00 Euros, so that is about right, my friend. You just concentrate on showing me where the bars are. :wink: :D
Bars?? LOL i know some pubs and i have a friend working in Rivoure bar infront of Uffizi, it's one of the most famous bar in Florence in the 40s style. Very expensive but i can offer you an italian coffe free :wink:
That bar was seen also in Hannibal infact my friend working there has also Anthony Hopkins sign!!! Jammy git!

Anyway in a market near Ponte Vecchio you will be able to find things like your bag for much less than 100 euro i believe :wink:

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:41 am
by Mulceber
Indiana Wayne wrote:I love that WW2 Japanese sword, Hemingway!
What makes you think that's a WWII sword? I've seen katanas from that time period and they're fundamentally different from Hemingway's sword. I'd say HJ's sword is probably from the meiji restoration, or post WWII. :junior: -IJ

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:35 am
by Hemingway Jones
IndianaJones wrote:
Indiana Wayne wrote:I love that WW2 Japanese sword, Hemingway!
What makes you think that's a WWII sword?
Because it is. It is a WWII ear sword with civilian mounts, similar to a SHIN-GUNTO, brought back as spoils of war. The blade is signed, and I have a rubbing of the signature somewhere. Currently, the pin is in there so tightly, I am hesitating to knock it out, afraid to do damage. Also, it has a clearly visible hamon running the full length of the blade.

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:33 pm
by Mulceber
Ah, I stand corrected then. Still, it doesn't look like any WWII swords I've ever seen. And how did Wayne know it was from the war? :junior: -IJ

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:41 pm
by Erri
Oh maybe i forgot to say that i have a vintage bag too... it belonged to my grandmother, it's like your bag but not leather, it is old fashoned italian tissue. Very good stuff, better than any samsonite or things like that, ideal for little trips of few days.
Oldies but goldies.

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 7:15 pm
by Hemingway Jones
IndianaJones wrote:Ah, I stand corrected then. Still, it doesn't look like any WWII swords I've ever seen. And how did Wayne know it was from the war? :junior: -IJ
Don't worry about it. It's tough to do an accurate appraisal with only a couple of pictures. :wink:

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:26 pm
by Mulceber
True. Very true. I just remember going onto eBay and seeing alot of closeup pcis of WWII swords and they didn't look like your (imho, yours looks way better). But how did Wayne know? :junior: -IJ

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:38 pm
by Zach R.
He has talked about his sword in another topic before.

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:41 pm
by Mulceber
Really? Cool. Okay, I guess I've taken us OT too much already. Lets get back to talking about the bag. :wink: :junior: -IJ

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 11:00 pm
by Feraud
Here is a bag I have. I have had it for a while now and use it to store my firearm cleaning supplies. Hemingway Jones' post reminded me of it.
Picture#1.
Picture#2.

Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 11:09 pm
by Hemingway Jones
Zach, you have an excellent memory. It has been mentioned before. But swords are cool, so it is always good to bring it up again.

Feraud,
That is a great bag and definitely in the same spirit.

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 4:16 am
by Erri
Yes i agree... a great bag :wink: Looks like doctors bag... i hope a day i will use one similar LOL

Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:49 pm
by Hemingway Jones
That is a beautiful bag. I wonder if Michaelson bought that bag he saw. I hope he posts pics.

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:44 am
by Erri
Indiana_Tone wrote:::sigh:: I think Michaelson's on the right track here with antique shop searching for these. This next is an amazing looking Gladstone bag but the price......ouch. :shock:

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http://www.solleather.com/detail.lasso? ... 37dc822a51
£ 847.00 ???? Does it belong to the Queen????

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:16 pm
by Mojave Jack
Indiana_Tone wrote:::sigh:: I think Michaelson's on the right track here with antique shop searching for these. This next is an amazing looking Gladstone bag but the price......ouch. :shock:
I've been feeling a bit of sticker shock on these, too. Here's a pretty nice one, but, again, the price....ouch!

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Cirrus Safari Luggagehas a lot on nice options, but ain't none of 'em cheap. This one lists for £399. :shock:

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:22 pm
by Hemingway Jones
Mojave Jack wrote:
Indiana_Tone wrote:::sigh:: I think Michaelson's on the right track here with antique shop searching for these. This next is an amazing looking Gladstone bag but the price......ouch. :shock:
I've been feeling a bit of sticker shock on these, too. Here's a pretty nice one, but, again, the price....ouch!

Cirrus Safari Luggagehas a lot on nice options, but ain't none of 'em cheap. This one lists for £399. :shock:
Is there no Marshall's in the desert?

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:27 pm
by Michaelson
Hemingway Jones wrote:That is a beautiful bag. I wonder if Michaelson bought that bag he saw. I hope he posts pics.
Not yet. I decided to do a test this past Friday on a question I had been pondering that gave me excellent final results, but was quite detrimental to the extra monies I had planned for the purchase of the bag. The test? I wanted to know if a Verizon cell phone could survive being run over by a 19hp Sears and Roebuck mulching bladed riding mower. The results were mixed. Yes, it was a successful test...but sadly the phone was reduced to a small bag full of pieces no larger than your fingernail. Ah well, the sacrifices one must make to be a 'Knower of Things' :roll: :oops: :wink:

The bag will be placed in lay-away sometime this week, though. :wink:

Regards! Michaelson

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:30 pm
by Hemingway Jones
Michaelson wrote:
Hemingway Jones wrote:That is a beautiful bag. I wonder if Michaelson bought that bag he saw. I hope he posts pics.
Not yet. I decided to do a test this past Friday on a question I had been pondering that gave me excellent final results, but was quite detrimental to the extra monies I had planned for the purchase of the bag. The test? I wanted to know if a Verizon cell phone could survive being run over by a 19hp Sears and Roebuck mulching bladed riding mower. The results were mixed. Yes, it was a successful test...but sadly the phone was reduced to a small bag full of pieces no larger than your fingernail. Ah well, the sacrifices one must make to be a 'Knower of Things' :roll: :oops: :wink:

The bag will be placed in lay-away sometime this week, though. :wink:

Regards! Michaelson
Ouch! Sorry about your phone, but I am glad about the bag. You can see from the posts above that some of the prices of bags are prohibitive, so $75 is a great deal.
Also, I am glad that your head was not attached to the phone at the time, though I think the results would have been different: I think your noggin' would have snapped that blade into smithereens! :wink: :D

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:37 pm
by Michaelson
Well, there are SOME things in life that do not really require diligent testing. I mean, for example, anytime you talk about speed, and about the effects of speed on a falling body as being referred to as 'terminal velocity', it means more than just one thing to me, so why test it? (grins)

Regards! michaelson

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:56 pm
by Mojave Jack
Hemingway Jones wrote:Is there no Marshall's in the desert?
Actually, there is! Hadn't thought of that before. Our nearest one is in Palm Desert, about an hour away. Poor Yucca Valley currently has only a Wally World to supply all our worldly needs. Word on the street is, though, that we are getting an Applebee's!

Michaelson, thanks for assuming the burden for testing all those cell phones for us! I've done my share of phone bustin' but usually it is more of the Can-This-Phone-Stand-Skidding-Across-A-Parking-Lot-On-It's-Faceplate kind of test.

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:00 pm
by Michaelson
I do my best, Jack...I do my best... :? :lol: :wink: Regards! Michaelson

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:42 pm
by Zach R.
Great minds think alike, huh?

I've been testing the durability of my phone lately as well, two trials as a matter of fact. After my results came back from the lab, I must say that an LG Picturephone will not stand up against a female English Bulldog.

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:45 pm
by Michaelson
Isn't the pursuit of this kind of knowledge a wonderful thing? :-s ](*,) :wink: Regards! Michaelson

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 5:24 am
by Erri
This could be another Henry Jones' bag

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http://swaineadeney.co.uk//perl2/v2.cgi ... ment-cases

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:09 am
by Texas Raider
uh,Yeah, but it's 980 of those foreign dollar thingies! :shock: which would make it about 1 million-six American dollars (approx.) :wink:



have a nice day.

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:21 am
by Erri
Texas Raider wrote:uh,Yeah, but it's 980 of those foreign dollar thingies! :shock: which would make it about 1 million-six American dollars (approx.) :wink:



have a nice day.
Ahahah i didnt say a cheap Henry Jones' style bag! :lol:

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:22 am
by Hemingway Jones
Texas Raider wrote:uh,Yeah, but it's 980 of those foreign dollar thingies! :shock: which would make it about 1 million-six American dollars (approx.) :wink:
:lol: Those bags are not inexpensive. Peterman made a bag like this some years ago that pops up on eBay from time to time.

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:32 am
by bastoon
don't say : "expensive", say : "quality" :D

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:36 am
by VP
980 pounds is about 1,715 bucks. Yikes. :shock:

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:39 pm
by Prof. Ed
Does someone have a picture of the Gladstone bag in the movie. I must keep missing it. A video capture would be nice.
If no picture ,how about a description of where to find it in the movie?
Who knows, maybe I'm watching the wrong movie? We are talking about The Wizard of Oz? :wink:

Regards,

Prof. Ed