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Heavy, Substantial and Impressive 19th Century (1880s) Restored Antique Steamer Trunk by the Famous CA Taylor Trunk Works of Chicago, Illinois Known for it's Exceptionally Constructed Trunks! Another Beautiful Trunk with Lots of Heavy Duty Cast Iron Decorative Hardware Most with the Makers Mark: "Taylor". This Trunk is Very Heavy Due to the Extra Thick Planks Used in It's Construction and All of the Cast Iron Hardware Which has been Meticulously Cleaned and Polished to Display that Sought After "Gun Metal Gray" Patina!. And We Just Got this 4th One Completed! The Nail Heads have been Cleaned and Polished to a Silvery Finish along with 3 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Original Taylor Brass Lock (non-working). The Original "Taylor" End Caps are also Dated: Oct 23 1883. Features Include: Cast Iron Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, End Caps, Lid Guides, Lid Lift, 4 Unique Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Makers Brass Badge Stamped "CA Taylor Trunk Works, Chicago, Ill. The Cast Iron Hardware Has Been Carefully Polished But Still Retains the Original Black Japanning to Highlight the Intricate 19th Century Designs. An Exceptional Trunk! #884

Each of these antique trunks were originally handcrafted and individually constructed with all wood and metal being produced with woodworking and metalworking handtools. 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 pass on 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!

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restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored all flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored all wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored all wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

restored wood flat top antique oak slat steamer trunk for sale 884

 
Flat Top Antique Trunk - #884
Heavy, Substantial and Impressive 19th Century (1880s) Restored Antique Steamer Trunk by the Famous CA Taylor Trunk Works of Chicago, Illinois! Another Beautiful Trunk with Lots of Heavy Duty Cast Iron Decorative Hardware Most with the Makers Mark: "Taylor". This Trunk is Very Heavy Due to the Extra Thick Planks Used in It's Construction and All of the Cast Iron Hardware Which has been Meticulously Cleaned and Polished to Display that Sought After "Gun Metal Gray" Patina!. And We Just Got this 4th One Completed! The Nail Heads have been Cleaned and Polished to a Silvery Finish along with 3 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Original Taylor Brass Lock (non-working). The Original "Taylor" End Caps are also Dated: Oct 23 1883. Cast Iron Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, End Caps, Lid Guides, Lid Lift, 4 Unique Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Makers Brass Badge Stamped "CA Taylor Trunk Works, Chicago, Ill. The Cast Iron Hardware Has Been Carefully Polished But Still Retains the Original Black Japanning to Highlight the Intricate 19th Century Designs. An Exceptional Trunk!
 
restored all wood flat top antique steamer trunk for sale 884
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Huge Dome Top Trunk
32"L x 20"D x 24"H

This is another one that everyone looks and waits for! A fantastic restored trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! This would make for an excellent repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box!
 
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Click HERE to Review how this and other of our Pirate Chests, Treasure Chests, and Antique Chests were Restored, our Antique Restoration Process, and How To Restore Antique Nautical Furniture!
 
Re-Purpose Antique Trunks as a Shadow Box and Storage Chest!
Customer Photographic Examples of our Antique Trunks Being used as a Military or Naval Retirement Shadow Box and Storage Chest!!
 
Military ARmy Air Force, or Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box Idea
Click Here for Photographs of Our Antique Trunks Re-Purposed as a Shadow Box By Our Military, Army, Air Force, Marine, and Navy Customers For Their Retirements!
 
Why just get a shadow box or a newly made trunk with no history! One of our 100+ Year Old Nautical Antique Trunks can be used for both a Shadow Box and Storage Chest for your Uniforms, Photograph Albums, and Memorabilia!

 
OPTIONAL - Trunk Wood Engraving Examples and Prices
Custom Designed, Handcrafted, and Hand Lettered in Caligraphy on your Antique Chest
 
Personalized Burnt Wood Engravings
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Personalize Your 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk in Perpetuity!

Engraving Fee: $100 Minimum or $5 per Letter.


 
Rare 1880 to Early 1890's Photograph of Antique Trunk Factory and Workers Using Albumen Silver Print Method, Mounted to a Period Board Which Dates The Photo
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.
 
However the truth of the matter is that the majority of these trunks were made towards the middle to end of the 19th century just at the dawning of the industrial revolution here in America when there were no child labor laws or protections. This rare photo clearly illustrates at least 3 generations of owners and workers, ages appearing to range from pre-teen/adolescent, teens/early adult, through middle to old age!
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.
 
Note the adolescent factory workers on top row! Note that there are no women in the photo! This is due to the fact that at that time "proper" women did not work outside of the home, certainly not in a factory. Everybody appears to look pretty stern, having on their arms crossed and "work" faces put on.
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The Pirate's Lair
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Stafford, Virginia 22554
Phone: 540-659-6209
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