Each of these antique trunks were originally handcrafted and individually constructed with all wood and metal being produced with woodworking and metalworking handtools. The exterior was originally covered in a heavy waterproofed canvas or hand tooled leather, and the interior was originally covered in a thin protective paper which was removed during restoration. Removing the coverings revealed the beautiful patina which only 100+ year old seasoned pine and oak woods can achieve! All hardware was cleaned, lightly sanded, and polished. The exterior and interior woods and hardware were scrubbed with a bleach-based cleaning solution. left to dry, and then lightly sanded with a maritime spar varnish applied to all surfaces. All edge sheeting, hardware clamps, front latches, lid banding, and hinges were also cleaned and lightly polished. Our trunks have been restored in such a manner so as to be safely used within a contemporary home and can concievably last for another 100+ years as a handed down family heirloom from generation to generation. We also restore these trunks so as to easily re-purpose them into Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or US Navy Retirement Shadow Box Gift Idea!
$200. Shipping! Recommend a Pickup! Late 19th Century (late 1880s-1890s) Large All Wood and Metal Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. The Pressed Tin "Alligator Skin" Exterior Design of the Pressed Tin in a Dark Grayish-Green (Olive Drab) Finish Contrasts Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware and Wide Oak Wood Slats w/ Large Black Button Capped Nails. Features include Double Working Lock but No Key, Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. |
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34"L x 21"D x 25"H Well constructed, very large and humpback or dome top trunk great for any contemporary home. The "faux alligator skin" looks great. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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Customer Photographic Examples of our Antique Trunks Being used as a Military or Naval Retirement Shadow Box and Storage Chest!! |
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Custom Designed, Handcrafted, and Hand Lettered in Caligraphy on your Antique Chest |
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Engraving Fee: $100 Minimum or $5 per Letter. |
Note the Flatop and Two Monitor or Waterfall Trunks, Each Being Individually Unique at the Very Time of Production. |
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We all romanticize about the mystique of these antique trunks. The possible owners and travels that each steamer trunk has taken, along with the high level of detailed craftsmanship in the original production of each and every steamer trunk with that individualized character giving both intrinsic and non-intrinsic value. |
It was a common practice that loyal and productive craftsmen would be allowed to bring their children to work with them to learn a craft, so many of the children in this photograph were more than likely sons of the men shown. |
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