Vintage Picnic Set Table Chairs Utensils Dishes French Suitcase Car Kiss Ply

Description

We are happy to offer for your consideration a wonderful Picnic set from Belgium and France. Made in an era were traveling in your car to another location to have a picnic was kind of a new thing this was the coolest of the cool. A complete picnic set in one suitcase. Including table chairs and side boards and all the other necessary for an outdoor picnic.
This set made by kiss ply Was made in Belgium France and Sweden. The suitcase opens up to become the top of the table and there are four legs which fastened inside. The inside liner of the valise un buckles and you can use it with screw in legs as sideboards for storing your plates and other affairs for the picnic. There are eight screw on legs that are about 12 inches each. There are four chairs that come with this which have backs and fold up into the suitcase. Inside the suitcase or all kinds of fun antique picnic items. The most original of which is a table warmer which is no longer functional but at one point was used to keep the area around the picnic table warm.
This is a very heavy set and it is basically very good condition. All things included in the picture are included. There are four chairs and a table for two side boards a tablecloth 4 plaid napkins.
plates several different kinds of cups including rattan covered clear glasses which were probably used for wine
A list of items included in the set. One table with two side tables
4 folding chairs with fabric seats in very good condition
Five plates 7 inch.
Four aluminum cups very good condition three wicker covered glasses very good condition
4 tea cups one has a crack hairline
Salt and pepper shaker wine opener bottle opener
Three fold up pots and pans
Sugar bowl made out oh glass with silver lid
Knives forks and spoons with Bakelite handles on the knives. One of the knives has a split in the handle
Matches fire starters and small heater. All of these are just for historic significance none are still usable. They are however pretty cool. One container for utensils one larger container for everything else
Matching set of napkins and tablecloth and tablecloth has a small hole in it in two places the napkins are in good condition. All are made out of French linen. But a very good quality.
The set will need some restoration but is it mostly good antique condition. Please feel free to ask any questions
This lot will be shipped into separate boxes because of its weight. It’s from a French Belgian family and everything in it is either made in France Belgium or Sweden. The table folds out of the clamshell of the suitcase. It is very clever. A great piece of history. From the 30s or 40s.
The exterior of this suitcase is covered in faux alligator skin on the outside metal protective corners and hinges. It is in good vintage condition only the hinges are a bit rusty. The laminate inside of the lining is not an absolutely perfect condition. The buckles made out of leather On the inside are still quite functional.
From our home in the French Alps to yours.