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A fantastic HUGE All Wood Dome Top antique trunk restored in a cherry finnish with natural metal and black hardware. This trunk has EVERYTHING! Originally covered in hand tooled leather with beautiful victorian graphics which were saved, and inside lid compartments this trunk was made for someone well heeled. The deteriorated outside leather covering along with the interior paper convering was removed leaving this beautiful pine wood body. Both inside and outside was then scrubbed with a cleaning solution and both exterior and interior sanded. INCLUDES: New leather handles, a custom made handcrafted lift out tray, and dated hardware latches, July 1, 1873. |
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One of the largest Dome Tops we've had. |
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A fantastic HUGE Flat Top antique trunk restored in a natural pine finish and black hardware. This trunk has EVERYTHING and was probably manufactured in the very early 1900's based upon the front latch hardware used in the original construction. The exterior canvas has been removed as well as the interior paper covering to reveal the beautiful pine wood beneath. This was then scrubbed with a cleaning solution and both exterior and interior sanded. INCLUDES: Sturdy leather handles, a custom made handcrafted lift out tray, new leather securing straps replaced the old worn out ones, original leather trim along the edges and body, with a Working Lock AND Key!! |
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One of the largest flat tops we have ever had. Of note is the beautiful original matching leather trim around the edges of the trunk! If you are looking for a HUGE trunk with all of the nice features then this is it! |
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A fantastic original mid-size Jenny Lind antique trunk with the traditional hour glass design with a chestnut finish. The exterior leather has been removed as well as the interior paper covering to reveal the 150 year old wood beneath, which was then scrubbed and interior sanded. There is alot of character to this trunk with the unique wood grain, original metal bands and large round nail caps were refinished in the original brass. New leather tie-down straps and leather handles replaced the old worn out leather. Working lock but no key. |
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A beautiful Jenny Lind restored in a rich chestnut brown finish which will make this a centerpiece and focal point in any room. The original four metal bands and large nail caps were restored in a black and brass finish. The original lock engagement prong has been moved back a little bit from it's original position so that it does not go into the lower lock mechanism and inadvertantly lock itself. This is so in the event a key is ever found the lock prong just needs to be reinstalled in its original position. |
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A fantastic original Jenny Lind antique trunk with the traditional hour glass design. The exterior leather has been removed as well as the interior paper covering to reveal the 150 year old wood beneath, which was then scrubbed and sanded. There is alot of character to this trunk with the unique wood grain, original metal bands and large round brass nail caps. Of special note is the brass lock whose cover is that of a dolphin!! How more nautical can it get!!? |
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A beautiful Jenny Lind restored in a rich light yellow-brown finish which will make this a centerpiece and focal point in any room. The four metal bands in their original brass finish with matching brass lock in the shape of a dolphin make this trunk truly one-of-a-kind. In keeping as much originality as possible some of the metal bands and hardware have some sharp edges, though they were somewhat blunted with the 3 applications of spar varnish. |
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Restored all wood antique trunk with handcrafted lift out tray. VERY RARE - Oak Wood Handles and Exterior Paper Design! During restoration we were able to save the original outside paper covering which has a faux-leather hand tooled design. The Oak Wood Handles and exterior paper covering were very popular pre-civil war and unusual to be seen on a trunk dated 1869. The exterior paper is about 95% complete so we were able to save it which is extremely rare for a trunk over 140 years old! We were also able to save the Victorian Lithograph on the inside lid which is of a woman sitting in her row boat. The inside paper was removed and a handcrafted lift out tray was designed with everything being stained in an American Chestnut Brown giving it that rich even look while also bring out the grain in the wood.Working lock but no key. Hardware on the lock is dated Nov 30, 1869!!! |
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A solid and tight trunk in a rich chestnut brown tone. The handcrafted lift out tray is fabulous. |
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Beautifully restored, originally covered in canvas with some remnants saved. Both interior paper covering was removed, both exterior and interior scrubbed and then sanded. Some of the original Victorian Lithograph design was saved on the inside lid. This trunk has the original leather handles that are in perfect shape as well as the original lift out tray. This trunk has not been stained with the original wood grain showing naturally. There have only been 3 coats of spar varnish applied to preserve and protect. Just a nice tight well preserved and restored all wood flat top trunk |
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This is called a "roll top" because it is not exactly flat but it is not a dome top either, the lid is gently curved. This is a nice solid, tight trunk which would be perfect as a coffee table. The graphics inside the lid as well as the wood grain itself is beautifully detailed with lots of character. |
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Beautifully restored, originally covered in hand tooled leather which was removed along with all of the interior paper covering with the exception of the inside lid which we were able to save. Both the exterior and interior were then washed in a cleaning solution and then hand sanded to reveal all of the character of the wood grain and rich patina that only 100+ year old wood can achieve. The outside hardware was only lightly sanded to remove any old varnish and surface rust. The inside lid was sealed with three applictions to ensure any further deterioration from age or humidity. Original outside leather straps were hand treated with a light application of olive oil. Parts of these straps are solid and may last for a few years more. New leather handles were put on. |
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DATES! This trunk has dated hardware on the brass lock and manufacturer marks on latch: May 1854, Feb 1867, May 1868, Nov 1870. On the lock plate: May 1869 and an Insignia with a 5 Pointed Star superimposed over a Key. Additionally the original owner's name was "Osborne" that was handtooled into the leather. Many of the beautiful leather remnants including the original owner's name have been saved and made available with the purchase of the trunk. |
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VERY RARE! Few and Far Between Large Size ca 1860's Jenny Lind Dome Top with the traditional hour glass style and large decorative buttons! Normally Jenny Lind antique trunks are substantially smaller, but not this one! Originally covered in tooled leather this exterior, and the interior paper, was meticulously removed, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution, and then hand sanded to reveal the beautiful character of the wood grain and rich patina which only 100+ year old wood can achieve. The hardware was lightly sanded to remove existing grime and paint, and then painted with a brass finish or in a flat black. New Leather Handles and New Leather Securing Straps, Four Working Wheels, Working Lock But No Key. |
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Also unique to this Jenny Lind trunk are the many extra oak half-straps across the lid and front. |
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RAREST OF THE RARE - STUNNING! We only get one or two of these a year, and rarely available for public purchase! This has EVERYTHING! Pressed Tin Metal Exterior in a Floral Design refinished in a beautiful blue metallic with rich brown oak wood straps and metal hardware lightly sanded down to original base metal!! The interior paper was removed and then sanded to reveal a pleasing wood grain and beautiful, rich patina which was left au naturale!! But the best is the original lithographs found on the inside lid and on the covers of the lift out tray compartments. The lift out tray has the original hardware to secure it in the lid when getting into the trunk contents! IT DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS! Both the lid and tray compartments work and have the ORIGINAL HARDWARE. The paper was removed from the lift out tray and wood lightly sanded, but the lithographs were saved, and like the interior wood they were left in the natural wood with only spar varnish applied to restore and protect this 120 year old wood! New Leather Handles with Original End Caps, Working Lock AND Key, Dated Hardware of March 16, 1880 (hardware), June 7, 1881 (wheels) and July 8, 1884 (lock). |
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A Nice and Tight Dome Top Antique Trunk with A Beautifully Refinished Metallic Blue Floral Filigree Design. All wood was left in its natural state after light sanding with only spar varnish being applied. But the most stunning and sought-after aspect of this trunk is the completely functional inside lid compartments, lift-out tray and compartments, and the saved victorian lithographs. UPDATE: We have been able to trace the provenance of this antique trunk to its original owner, Dr. Franklin L. Crane of Topeka, Kanasas who was one of the founding settlers of Kanasas and was a prominent and notable citizen of his time! He passed on in 1884 and most likely this trunk was purchased to store his memorabilia of his life and times. |
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It DOES NOT GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS! All Wood Dome Top with Original Lithographs, Working Lid Door with Passport and Documentation Pouch, Original Lift Out Tray with Removable Large Storage Box, Working Lock and Key, and Patent Dated Nov 27, 1853!! Hardware Left in Original Black, Large Round Brass Securing Nails, and Unusual Copper Nails Used to Secure Front Lock. New Leather Handles are the ONLY Reproduction Items on This Trunk! The Best of the Best - # 200. |
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A Nice and Tight All Wooden Dome Top Originally Outside Covered in Tooled Leather and Inside Covered in Paper Which Protected the Wood on this 150 Year Old Chest! After Removing the Coverings (except for the Lithographs which were painstakingly saved), the Trunk was Washed in a Solution of Bleach and Water, Hand Sanded Inside and Out, a Dark Red Mahogany Stain was applied with 3 Separate Coats of Spar Varnish. (Coats 1 and 2 being lightly sanded after drying) Folks, it just doesn't get any better than this! |
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Original Condition, Unrestored State. 2 Large Drawers, 1 smaller drawer, Storage Space Underneath Bottom Drawer, Display Area or Space to put Cosmetics in Lid. !! |
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A Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. |
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Beautifully Restored in a Rich Light Reddish Brown Hue Bringing Out All of the Character of the Century Old Wood Grain. Curved oak straps on a pine body with 100+ pieces of intricately design hardware individually polished and detailed. Working Lock but No Key. New Leather Handles and Original Lift Out Tray! This Steamer Trunk Will Be The Centerpiece and Focal Point of Any Room. |
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Originally covered in canvas on the outside and paper inside which preserved the pine wood body. Trunk was meticulously scrubbed and hand sanded. There are circular impressions on inside planks made by the blade of the saw when the wood was originally cut at the saw mill. This is a VERY UNIQUE antique trunk from almost any perspective from being an All-Wood Monitor or Waterfall Style, beautifully bended oak straps, to the "Space Saver" constructed lid feature! |
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RARE! Restored in a Deep, Dark Red Mahogany, Oak Straps on a Pine Body. Fantastic Pull Out Drawers, Original Hardware, New Leather Handles. Working Lock and KEY! |
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Fantastic Restoration, Wonderful Piece of History - Perfect for the Most Discerning Client or Actor! Originally Covered in Green Painted Canvas on the Outside with Paper Covering on the Inside. Everything was meticulously stripped off revealing beautifully aged pine! Could be used as a Dresser or Large Centerpiece Table. |
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Absolutely beautifully restored in a medium-dark reddish chestnut brown, lots of oak straps on a pine body. Victorian Lithographs, Hidden Compartments in Lid, Handcrafted Lift Out Tray, LOT's of Georgeous Hardware Sanded down to the original bare metal finish! New leather handles, dated Hardware Octorber 28 1877! |
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Originally covered in leather (with telltale remnants!) preserving the pine wood body and oak straps which were meticulously hand sanded. Lock is beautiful but does not work. Latches are nice and tight. The hardware was sanded and brushed down to the original bare metal finish. Completed with three+ coats of Spar Varnish! |
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Pressed tin filigree in a dark crimson floral design and wood antique trunk with handcrafted lift out tray finished in a chestnut brown. Part of the original tin covering with red and white color scheme was found under the front lock and is left. This trunk was restored decades ago and we refreshed the inside with American Chestnut miniwax after thoroughly scrubbing it with a bleach/water solution. All outside hardware was steel wooled, mahogany red stain was applied to the tin filigree, black tin finish was refreshed and 3 coats of spar varnished applied to both exterior and interior surfaces. New leather handles and caps, working lock and key!! |
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Solid and tight trunk with handcrafted lift out tray, Working Lock and Key |
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Beautifully restored all Metal and Wood with Handcrafted Lift Out Tray and Hidden Compartment Built into the Lid. There have been 3 coats of spar varnish applied to preserve and protect. The trunk and wood grain in general is of a dark patina with contrasting aged hardware done decades ago in a brass or gold finish which itself has uniquely aged with the metal. |
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Originally restored decades ago this trunk has developed a dark aged patina contrasted by uniquely oxidized hardware which was previously covered in a brass or gold finish which itself has aged along with the hardware, a very unusual look and feel. Non-working Lock and New Leather Handles. |
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A beautiful Pressed Tin Floral Filigree Dome Top Refinished in a Metallic Green and Original Red!! YES, that is the original red paint on the raised floral design! The interior was originally covered in three layers of paper showing previous restorations. After removing the top two layers we found the remnants of a matching Victorian Lithograph Border on the inside lid and edge of the lift out tray. We also found what may be the original owner's name on the 1st layer, David Crawford. All of the inside paper was removed, wood scrubbed and sanded and then left in it's natural state with 3 coats of spar varnish. New Leather Handles, Non-Working Lock, Original Victorian Lithographs and Lift Out Tray. |
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A Beautifully Restored Tin Filigree Trunk using the Original Red Paint on the Raised Floral Design. The New Metallic Green Really Pops Out the Red. Lots of Character to the Wood Restored In It's Natural State with Only Spar Varnish Being Applied to both the Exterior and Interior. |
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A beautiful all wood "roll top" antique trunk, perfect for small room or as an accent piece. Exterior originally covered in a dark canvas which was removed. Interior was covered in a thin paper of the time which was also removed. Both interior and exterior wood was scrubbed with a bleach/water solution and then hand sanded to reveal the wonderful patina which only 100+ year old wood can achieve! The exterior hardware was lightly sanded, polished, and left in its original patina. We were able to leave a small remnant section of the original canvas on the rear of the trunk so as to show illustrate what the trunk looked like after it was first manufactured back in the 1880's. During the restoration we kept some of the canvas which was removed along with some of the original leather handles. Original manufacturer's label was also saved along with a handmade tag with someones name on it in script, difficult to read. It appears that the name tag was made from a dated 1908-1909 pass of sorts to the Willimantic Gentleman's Club, possibly from Willimantic Connecticut. New Leather Handles, Working Lock but no Key, Unique Latches with Dated Hardware Lock March 5, 1888 or 1889. |
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A Nice and Tight All Wood Antique Trunk. Crisp and Clean in Appearance! Only Spar Varnish was Applied to the Interior and Exterior Surfaces to Reveal the True Character and Grain of the 100+ Year Old Wooden Planks. |
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A beautiful pressed tin dome top with faux alligator skin restored in an olive green finish with slight traces of red highlights. The interior paper covering was removed, wood scrubbed and sanded and given a rich medium-dark stain. Exterior hardware was lightly sanded, polished, and left in its original patina. New Leather Handles, Original Victorian Lithographs, Original Lift Out Tray, Working Lock but no Key, Unique Latches with Dated Hardware, July 9, 1872. |
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A Nice and Tight Pressed Tin and Wood Antique Trunk, Crisp and Clean in Appearance! Oak Strap Securing Hardware Imprinted with the Letter "S" |
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Initially Restored Approximately 50+ Years Ago where the Original Outside Tooled Leather Covering Was Removed and Wood Stained an American Chestnut Brown. Over the Years this Trunk Developed a Beautiful Patina and Lots of Character From Being Shipped Around Only God Knows Where. We Removed the Inside Paper, Cleaned and Sanded - This Also Revealed Circular Impressions in the Planks from the Initial Cutting of the Planks at The Sawmill! The Outside Planks we Left As-Is and Just Gave it a Cloth Rub of Tung Oil to Bring Out Luster. The Hardware was Given a Light Black Stain Coating. Afterwards 3 Coats of Spar Varnish Was Applied Inside and Out. New Leather Handles, New Handcrafted Lift Out Tray, Working Lock But No Key, Dated May 11, 1876! - #202 |
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A Nice and Tight High Arch Dome Top Antique Trunk with one of the thickest pine wood body's we have seen. This Trunk is Huge and Heavy! |
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VERY UNUSUAL TRUNK! All wooden trunk with unique exterior design made from over 1000 nails! Originally covered in leather with a beautiful leather design outlined with a 1,000 nails. When the leather was removed it revealed the beautiful patina of 100+ year old wood. The leather design as outlined by the nails was left and stained black. The hardware was sanded and refinished in black with each nail head given a dab of gold to highlight the design. Handcrafted Lift Out Tray, New Leather Handles, Working Lock AND Key! |
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A Nice and Tight Flat Top Antique Trunk with the most unique design we have ever seen. |
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Outside Canvas and Inside Paper Has Been Removed to Reveal the Beautiful 100+ Year Old Wooden Patina. Trunk was Scrubbed and Hand Sanded Inside and Out. Hardware was Refinished Appropriately to Bring Out the Beautiful Oak Straps and Pine Body. Along with New Leather Handles. |
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A Nice and Tight All Wooden Low Profile Top Antique Trunk, Perfect for the Small Office or Home Space. |
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Outside Canvas and Inside Paper Has Been Removed to Reveal the Beautiful 100+ Year Old Wooden Patina. Trunk was Scrubbed and Hand Sanded Inside and Out. Hardware was Refinished Appropriately to Bring Out the Beautiful Oak Straps and Pine Body. Along with New Leather Handles. |
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A Nice and Tight All Wooden Dome Top Antique Trunk, Perfect for the Small Office or Home Space. |
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Beautiful Filigree Design Restored in Original Tone. Inside Wood Body and Oak Straps Sanded and Finished in an Oak. Hardware Done in Black, New Leather Tie Downs and Handles. Original Victorian Lithograph in Lid, No Insert Tray, Working lock AND key!! Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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Just A Nice and Tight, Solid Metal Filigree 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk Priced Accordingly. |
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Early to Mid 1800's Civil War and Before Era! OAK WOOD HANDLES, SOLID WOOD LID, AND PERIOD ROSETTES SECURING THE HARDWARE AND WOOD PLANKINGS AND JOINTS!! Outside and Inside Coverings Were Removed, Wood Body and Oak Straps Sanded and Finished in a Rich American Chestnut. Hardware Done in Black, New Leather Tie Downs are the Only Reproductions Here. No insert, working lock but no key. Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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A Nice and Tight, Solid All Wood 150+ Year Old Antique Trunk. |
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Beautiful 100+ Year Old All Wood Antique Trunk Restored in a Rich Chestnut Brown finish! All Hardware Was Cleaned, Gently Sanded Down To Bare Metal and Then Brushed with Antique Gold/Brass to Set Off The Wood. Working Lock but No Key, Handcrafted Lift Out Tray and New Leather Handles. A Nice Solid Trunk! Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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A Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Original Canvas Outside Covering and Paper Inside Covering was Removed, Wood was Scrubbed with Bleach/Water Cleaning Solution, and Then the Entire Trunk Was Hand Sanded. This Brought Out the 100+ Year Old Patina of the Wood Grain. This is a Fantastic Antique Trunk, Dazzling - NOTE: The Swirl Impressions in the Wood - This Was From the Huge Sawmill Blade Which Originally Cut the Planks Which Made this Trunk!!!. |
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Perfect For Small Offices and Spaces! Beautiful 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk Restored in it's Original Light Blue/Dark Blue Pressed Tin Filigree Design! All Hardware Was Cleaned, Gently Sanded Down To Bare Metal or to the Original Finnish and Then Lightly Coated With a Black Oak Stain, Except for the Hardware Attaching the Oak Straps Which was Left Natural and Coated with Spar Varnish. The Oak Straps, Original Lift Out Tray and Inside was Restored in an Early American Stain. New Leather Handles Orginal Lift Out Tray and Lithograph Kept Intact! Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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A Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Beautiful Blue on Blue Filigree Press Tin Design and Sheet Tin on the Outside. Paper Covering on the Inside of the Trunk and on the Lift Out Tray was Removed. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Rustic Finnish To Bring out the 100+ Year Old Wood Grain. This is a Fantastic Antique Trunk, Dazzling - The Photos do not Properly Convey the Beauty. |
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Perfect Small Small Offices and Spaces. Beautiful 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk Restored in a Dark Brown Early American Satin Finish. Hardware Cleaned and Kept in Original Condition with a Toned Down Flat Black. New Leather Handles and Original Very Unique Working Lock But No Key. Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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A Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Rich Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. This is a Fantastic Rare Size Trunk with a Very Unique Working Lock But No Key |
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Beautiful 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk with Lots of Character! Done in a Dark Reddish Mahogany Finish. Hardware Attaching the Oak Straps Sanded to Original Silvery Color. Other Hardware Cleaned Which Shows a Beautiful Bluish Gun-Metal Gray (Patent Jan 14 1870)! Heavy Duty Front Latches and Lid Lift for Easy Access! New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray with Dated Back Hinges For Easier Lifting and Access to Inside of the Trunk.or Lock. Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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A Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Originally Covered In Leather on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Rich Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. This is a Stunning Trunk and Will be the Center of Attention in Any Room! |
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Beautiful 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk with Lots of Character! Done in a Medium Dark Reddish Brown Finish with Black Finished Hardware. Heavy Duty Front Latches and a Lid Lift for Easy Access! New Leather Handles, No Lift Out Tray, Working Lock and Key!! Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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A Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. NOTE: The entire lid is made of one solid piece of beautiful wood with a beautiful patina and grain that only 100+ years can achieve! |
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Beautiful 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk with Lots of Character! Has a very unique light cream-brown patina with dark-black hardware. Nice and Tight Trunk. Original Manufacturer's Lithograph (Henry Likly & Co. Rochester, NY 1844) and Design inside Lid. New Leather Handles, Working Lock and Key. Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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Hardware in a Dark Finish. Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Unusual and Unique Cream-Brown Patina |
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Beautiful 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk with Lots of Character! Done in a Nautral Light Golden Patina to the Wood, with Gold and Black Finished Hardware. Front Guides for Additional Strength. Heavy Duty Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts for Easy Access! New Leather Handles, Original Lift Out Tray, Working Lock and Key. Doesn't Get Much Better Than This! . Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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Lots of Ornate Hardware in a Gold and Black Finish. Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. |
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Beautiful 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk with Lots of Character! Done in a Medium-Dark Brown Finish with Black Finished Hardware. Heavy Duty Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts For Easier Access.. New Leather Handles, No Lift Out Tray. Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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Nicely done Hardware in a Black Finish. Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. |
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Note the Additional Hardware Placed on the Oak Slats in a Vertical Row Across the Top and Front of the Trunk Providing Decorative Extra Strenth. Done in a Light Golden Medium Brown Finish with Black and Gold Finished Hardware. Heavy Duty Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts For Easier Access. New Leather Handles, No Lift Out Tray, Working Lock and Key. Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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Nicely done Hardware in a Gold and Black Finish. Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. |
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Beautifully Restored 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk. Minimal Sanding, No Stain with a Natural Light Golden Patina to the Wood. Heavy Duty Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts for Easier Access and Front Guides for Additional Strength. New Leather Handles, No Lift Out Tray. Working Lock and Key!! Perfect For a Shadowbox!! |
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The Don't Get Much Bigger than this!!!! Very Nice Hardware done in a Gold Finish. Nice and Tight, Solid Trunk. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Natural Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. |
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Beautifully Restored 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk with a Medium Brown Finish. New Leather Handles, Working Lock and Key! |
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Very Nice Hardware, Tight, and Solid. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. |
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Wonderfully Restored 100+ Year Old Antique Trunk. Original Lift Out Tray, Working Lock and Key! |
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Nice, Tight, and Solid. Originally Covered In Canvas on the Outside and Paper on the Inside. Completely Washed Inside and Out in a Cleaning Solution, Dried, and Hand Sanded to a Fine Finish. Beautiful Patina to both the Wood and Hardware. Remnants of the Original Leather Handles and End Caps Saved. |
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Beautiful Semi-Restored Century Old All Oak Slat Trunk. Each Oak Slat is Individually Secured Onto a Pine Body. The Focal Point in Any Small Office or Desk. |
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Customer Choice to Leave As-Is with No Side Handles, Lock Latch and Un-restored Inside, or We Can Complete Restoration with Customer Permission. This is a VERY UNIQUE antique trunk with the Oak Slat Body! |
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Beautifully Restored in a Rich Medium-Dark Reddish Hue Bringing Out the Unique Wood Grain. Oak Straps on a Pine Body. Working Lock but No Key. New Leather Handles, No Lift Out Tray. |
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Originally covered in canvas on the outside and paper inside which preserved the pine wood body. Trunk was meticulously scrubbed and hand sanded. There are circular impressions on inside planks made by the blade of the saw when the wood was originally cut at the saw mill. |
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Beautifully Restored in a Rich Medium-Dark Cherry Red Bringing Out the Wood Grain. Oak Straps on a Pine Body. Working Lock but No Key. Original Silk Stay, Original Lift Out Tray w/ Victorian Lithographs. |
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Originally covered in paper inside and out which preserved the pine wood body. Trunk was meticulously scrubbed and hand sanded. Perfect as a Jewelry Box, Document Box, "Stong Box" for Other Collectibles! |
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Restored in a Light Medium Brown, Oak Straps on a Pine Body. New Leather Handles. No Lift Out Tray. Working Lock AND Key! |
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Originally covered in canvas on the outside and paper on the inside which preserved the pine wood body, meticulously scrubbed and hand sanded. Just a nice solid antique trunk! |
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Beautifully Restored in a Medium Dark Reddish Rrown, Rare Square Cube Design, Lots of Oak Straps on a Pine Body. New Leather Handles, Unusual Copper Nails Used on Front Latches, Working Lock and Key! |
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Originally Covered in Canvas (with remnants included!), Wood and Hardware Meticulously Hand Sanded. Original Working lock and plate in Beautiful Iron with Key. Completed with 3+ coats of Spar Varnish! |
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100+ Year Old Theatrical Trunk beautifully restored in a chestnut brown, lots of oak straps on a pine body. Original Victorian Lithograph, New leather handles, and Working Lock and Key! Note: This Unique Style Antique Trunk Was Used By Actor's and Actresses on The Theater Circuit During the Late 1800's! Perfect Gift for an Actor or Actress or Theatrical Museum! |
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VERY unique antique chest originally covered in canvas over a pine wood body with oak straps. The Pine Body and Oak Straps carefully hand sanded, hardware done in a brass/gold antique finish, completed with a coat of Spar Varnish! Note that this Theatrical Trunk was designed to hold everything an actor needed on a road show! A mirror to put on makeup, drawers and shelves to hold costumes, wigs and cosmetics. The Unique Construction Allows it to be Placed Up Against the Wall Saving Space. Has both a working lock and key! |
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Beautifully restored in a light golden pine, lots of oak straps on a pine body. Original Victorian Lithograph, New leather handles, Large Handcrafted Lift Out Tray, and Working Lock and Key!! |
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Nice tight antique chest originally covered in tin which preserved the pine wood body giving it the character, depth and patina that only 100+ year old wood can render. The Pine Body and Oak Straps carefully hand sanded, hardware done in a brass/gold antique finish, completed with a coat of Spar Varnish! Has both a working lock and key! |
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Nicely restored in a light brown patina, lots of oak straps on a pine body, new leather handles, handcrafted lift out tray, original victorian lithograph saved during restoration. |
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Originally covered in canvas (with telltale remnants!) which when removed revealed a wonderfully preserved pine wood body with the character and a patina that only 100+ year old wood can achieve. Working lock but no key, latches nice and tight. Carefully hand sanded, hardware painted in black and brass finish, multiple coats of Spar Varnish! |
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Beautifully restored in a medium chestnut brown, lots of oak straps on a pine body, heavy duty front latches with built lid lifts for easier access and front guides for additional strength. New leather handles, Hand Crafted lift out tray, LOTS of neat Hardware on this one! |
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Beautiful restored, originally covered in canvas which when removed revealed a wonderfully preserved pine wood body with character and a patina which only 100+ year old wood can achieve. Has a working lock but no key. Carefully hand sanded, medium chestnut brown stain, hardware painted in black, nails in brass, finished off with 3 coats of Spar Varnish! |
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Over 135 Years Old. Completely restored inside and out. New Leather Handles and Original Lift Out Tray and dated July 9, 1872! |
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A fantastic Monitor Antique trunk with black tin outside body with oak straps, inside a nice golden pine. And dated Hardware!!! |
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Over 100 Years Old. Completely restored inside and out, Pressed Tin Filigree Design in Silver and Black. New Leather Handles and Hand Crafted Lift Out Tray, working lock and KEY!!! |
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A fantastic sturdy trunk finished in a beautiful silver and black filigree pressed tin design and oak straps. This will be the focal point and center of attention in any room! |
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New Leather Handles, All Metal with Sought After Swirl Filigree Design in Gold, New Leather Handles and Handcrafted Wooden Insert Lift Out Tray |
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Beautifully Restored All Metal Dome Top Chest - Centerpiece in any room and they do not get any bigger than this |
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Custom Designed, Handcrafted, and Hand Lettered in Caligraphy on your Antique Chest |
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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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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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Restored Antique Chest Furniture, Antique Steamer Trunks, Antique Trunks, and Steamer Chests can also be used as Military Retirement Shadow Box for a Navy Retirement Ceremony. Antique Hope Chests, Antique China Chests and Silverware Chests to store your Naval China dishes, plates, cups and saucers as well as a Silverware Chest to store your vintage Navy forks, knives, spoons and serving utensils.
What better way to outfit a waterfront home, or a Captains Cabin than a antique china chest, steamer chest, or steamer trunk by Jenny Lind or Lois Vuitton!
The authentic antique nautical home furnishings found on this web site are all vintage and antique trunks and nautical furniture.
Original nautical decor and nautical theme is authentic and there are no reproductions offered for sale at The Pirates Lair.
All offered nautical coffee tables, nautical trunks and desks are with a nautical theme are from restored WW2 Liberty Ship and Victory Ship Wooden Hatch Covers.
The expert antique restoration information for antique steamer trunks found on The Pirates Lair is available on the web site for WW2 US Navy Liberty Ship Wooden Hatch Covers are authentic as well as the nautical tables, nautical coffee tables and vintage nautical furniture.
Only authentic antique steamer trunks and chests will be found at The Pirates Lair, 540 659 6209
The U.S. Navy nautical antique steamer trunk and restored antique trunk furniture, nautical home furnishings are made up of antique nautical tables, vintage nautical coffee tables, and other nautical decor with a nautical theme.