The Pirate's Lair offers expert information on and is the world's largest single source for antique Antique Steamer Trunks and Antique Trunks in general. These beautifully restored authentic Dome Top (also known as hump back, humpback or camel back) and Flat Top Trunks are circa 1840 to 1900 and many have literally travelled around the world many times over before coming to you! All Antique Steamer Trunks have been carefully restored and refinished using the same craftsmanship, technique and tools that were used during their original production. These Antique Steamer Trunks and Steamer Chests would make the perfect compliment to any home decor as antique coffee tables, storing military uniforms and military memorabilia, unique family room storage cabinets for videos, CD's, or games, or for your traditional antique hope chest!
It is our fervent hope and desire that the care we have taken in restoring these antique steamer trunks will not only be useful in providing both beauty and function to its new owner, but will eventually become a family heirloom and legacy for coming generations. Anyone who has restored these steamer trunks knows that it truly is a labor of love, every one of them being different and unique.
It would give us no small amount of pleasure to think that we not only were able to save these old 100+ year old trunks, but that we were able to restore them to be used for another 100+ years!
Note the two restored Antique Steamer Trunks (both are Dome Top, Hump Back or Camel Back models) in the photos above each 100 to 150 years old, they are being used as office filing cabinets as they have hanging file folders in them and the lift out trays have all of the staplers, tape dispensors, pens, paper and other items normally used in an office!
Many of these antique trunks and steamer chests have dates on the ornate hardware and locks which help to identify and estimated time when they were made.
Many ask, "What are Chromolithographs or Victorian Lithographs Found on These Restored Antique Steamer Trunks?"
Answer: Scroll further down this page for an excellent explanation and tutorial!
| 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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The Pirate's Lair always has between 15 and 20 of these 100+ year old antique trunks fully restored and awaiting shipment.
| Another Late 19th or Very Early 20th Century All Wood HUGE Antique Flat Top Steamer Trunk with Original Polished Hardware, Rich Natural Golden Honey Yellow Pine Finish Complementing the Darker Golden Oak Slats. Fantastic Grain and Character to the 100 Year Old Seasoned Pine and Oak Woods. No Lift Out Tray. Leather Trim Along the Edges. Unique New End Caps with Built-in Lid guides and New Leather Handles. Working Lock AND Key! |
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35"L x 21"D x 24"H Nice and tight 100+ year old trunk with very nicely polished silvery and oxidized natural finish on the hardware contrasting beautifully with the golden patina of the pine and oak woods. This would be great as a Military or Naval Retirement Gift Shadow Box idea! |
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| Late 19th or Very Early 20th Century All Wood Antique Flat Top Steamer Trunk with Original Polished Hardware, Rich Natural Pine Finish Complementing the Red Oak Slats. Fantastic Grain and Character to this 100 Year Old Seasoned Pine and Oak Woods. No Lift Out Tray, New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Heavy Duty Front Latches w/ Lid Lifts. Front Lid Guides and Protective Edge Guards. Working Lock AND Key! |
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31"L x 18"D x 20"H Nice and tight 100+ year old trunk with very nicely polished and natural finish on the hardware. This would be great as a Military or Naval Retirement Gift Shadow Box idea! |
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| Late 19th or Very Early 20th Century All Wood Antique Flat Top Steamer Trunk with Original Polished Hardware, Rich Mahogany Finish to the Pine Wood and Complementing Red Oak Slats. Fantastic Grain and Character to this 100 Year Old Seasoned Pine and Oak Woods. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. Working Lock AND Key! |
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31"L x 19"D x 21"H This is a nice and tight 100+ year old trunk with deep and dark reds contrasting against the metal bands and large polished nail heads giving it that distinctive "pirate or treasure chest" look. This would be great as a Military or Naval Retirement Gift Shadow Box idea! |
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| 19th Century All Wood Desktop Size Antique Dome Top Trunk Known as a Salesman Sampler. The Original Polished Hardware Contrasts Beautifully with the Dark Reds, Browns and Yellows of the Pine and Oak Woods. Original Leather Handles and Original Caps. Non Working Lock. The Original Lithograph Depicts a Young Man Dressed as a Sailor Guiding his Row Boat with a Young Lady Dressed in Her Finery Sitting in the Stern. |
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14"L x 9"D x 11"H A great small trunk that could easily sit on a shelf, desktop or tabletop to hold small collectables such as coins, documents, and other similar items. |
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| Mid 19th Century Civil War Era 1850s-1860s Antique Flat Top Trunk with Fantastic Character and Patina to the 140+ Year Old Pine and Oak Woods! The Original Brass Buttons and Iron Bands Beautifully Complement The Many Dark Reds, Browns and Yellows of the Wood. Replacement Short Leather Tie Down Straps Can be Installed for $100. Additional if Desired. New Leather Handles and Original Caps. Non Working Lock |
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26"L x 16"D x 12"H A solid Civil War era flat top trunk, would make a great military or Navy Retirement Gift shadow box! |
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| Very Late 19th or Early 20th Century Antique Flat Top Steamer Trunk, 1890s - 1900s. The Light Brown/Red/Yellow Pine Body Has Great Character and Beautifully Complements the Red Oak Slats and Darkened Hardware! During Restoration Some Wood Loss Around the Lock Only Allowed 2 of the 3 Securing Screws to be Mounted, But it is Solid. New Leather Handles and Original Caps. Heavy Duty Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts. Some Remnants of the Original Exterior Green Painted Canvas Can Still Be Seen on the Front Face of the Trunk! Working Lock and Key |
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34"L x 21"D x 23"H A solid late 19th century flat top trunk with great character and 100 year old patina. |
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| This Trunk Has it All!!! If You Are Looking For That Special Wedding Gift or Farewell Navy Retirement Gift Then This One Is It!!! A Fantastic mid 19th Century 1850s-1870s Civil War Era All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk with the MOST PERFECT Victorian Lithograph Under the Lid Depicting A Young Boy in a Senior Sailor's Uniform Seeming to be Instructing a Departing Younger Sailor Who is Taking the Reigns of a Carriage Being Drawn by Two Goats! And in the Rear of the Carriage is a Young Girl in All of her Finery (Wedding?) Holding a Bouquet of Flowers Looking a Bit Anxious! The Rich Even Light Brown/Red/Yellow Pine Body Complements Beautifully with the Golden Oak Slats and Polished Hardware and Buttons! New Leather Handles and End Caps. Sought After Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood from the Original Rough Cut at the Saw Mill! Working Lock and Key |
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30"L x 16"D x 21"H A solid mid 19th century civil war era humpback or dome top trunk with a great 140+ year old patina and finish. The Victorian Lithograph depicting the Two Sailors (one instructing the other on how to use "the reigns") and apparent bride would be perfect as a wedding gift! |
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| A Handsomely Beautiful Masculine 19th Century All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk with Victorian Lithograph and Makers Label: "W.M. Lorenz, Trunk Manufacturer, Theatrical and Sample Trunks a Specialty, 18.20.22 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, Minn". New Leather Handles and End Caps. Sought After Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood from the Original Rough Cut at the Saw Mill! Natural Pine and Dark Oak Woods are Beautiful Against the Polished and Blackend Hardware. Working Lock and Key |
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28"L x 17"D x 20"H A solid mid 19th century civil war ear flat top trunk with a great 140+ year old patina and finish perfect as the base for a coffee table. This would make for a great military or navy retirement gift or shadow box! |
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| A Beautiful Golden Yellow Pine, Large Size Civil War Era 1850s-1860s 19th Century All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk with TWO WORKING LOCKS AND KEYS! The Natural Pine and Oak Wood Grains are Fantastic with Lots of Character Making this a Perfect Base for a Coffee Table or Military Navy Retirement Gift and Shadow box Idea. Polished and Blackend Sheet Metal Edges. The Natural Pine Wood Body Patina and Red Oak Slats Contrast Beautifully against the Polished Nail Heads and Natural Patina of the Many Decorative 6 Pointed Star Rosettes. New Leather Handles and End Caps. RARE Dual Working Lock and Key |
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36"L x 19"D x 20"H A solid mid 19th century civil war ear flat top trunk with a great 140+ year old patina and finish perfect as the base for a coffee table. This would make for a great military or navy retirement gift or shadow box! |
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| An Absolutely Georgous Stunning Large Size All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk with the Nicest Pine and Oak Wood Grains We Have Seen in a While. Plenty of Heavy Duty Polished Hardware with Blackend Sheet Metal Edges. The Natural Pine Wood Body Patina and Red Oak Slats Contrast Beautifully against the Silver and Gun Metal Gray of the Tin and Cast Iron Hardware. All Cast Iron Hardware and Tin Has Had the Original Black Japanning Removed, Then Lightly Sanded and Polished Leaving a Unique Dark Silvery Gun Metal Gray Finish! New Leather Handles and End Caps. Original Leather Strap Clamps are in Perfect Condition. Front Latches have Built-in Lid Lifts. Working Lock and Key |
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35"L x 21"D x 22"H A solid early 20th century flat top trunk with the best wood grain, 100 year old patina and finish we have seen in a long long time. This would make for a great military or navy retirement gift or shadow box! Note: New Leather tie down straps can be added for $150. using the original leather tie down clamps! |
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| A Large Size All Metal Pressed Tin Exterior Dome Top or Humpback Antique Trunk with Dated Cast Iron Hardware of Oct 1877 and Oct 28 1877. Plenty of Heavy Duty Hardware with the Pressed Tin in a Diamond Houndstooth Design in its Original Polished Finish! The 100+ Year Old Red Oak Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Silver and Gun Metal Gray of the Tin and Cast Iron. All Cast Iron Hardware Has Had the Original Black Japanning Removed, Then Lightly Sanded and Polished Leaving a Unique Dark Silvery Gun Metal Gray Finish! New Leather Handles and Unique Original End Caps. Working Lock but No Key. Original Owners Name and City Stencilled Onto One Side, Name is Unreadable but the City is "Clarksburg" |
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32"L x 19"D x 26"H A solid late 19th century Victorian era dome top trunk with a very pleasing finish geometric pressed tin design, cast iron hardware, and red oak slats. This trunk has that sought after high arch making it very piratey! It is heavy and well made and would make for a great military or navy retirement gift or shadow box! |
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| An Affordable All Wood Mid Size Flat Top Early 20th Century Antique Steamer Trunk. Has Great Character and a Fantastic Grain Along with a Medium Natural Pine Wood Finish to the Body and Red Oak Slats. Plenty of Heavy Duty Hardware with Front Latches Having Built-in Lid Lifts. All Hardware Has Been Lightly Sanded and Polished Leaving a Unique Dark Silvery Finish! New Leather Handles and End Caps. Wokring Lock and Key |
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26"L x 17"D x 20"H A solid very early 20th century all wood flat top with lots of character and a very pleasing finish. It is well made and tight, and there are huge swirl impressions left in the wood from the original rough cut at the sawmill. Great for a Small Room, Apartment or Studio. |
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| All Wood Large Flat Top Antique Steamer Trunk. A Darker and Imposing Trunk with Great Character and Fantastic Grain to the 100 Year Old Pine and Oak Woods. Lots of Heavy Duty Hardware with the Original Brass Gilt That Has Oxidized Over the Years Giving Off a Dark Gold Patina! No Lift Out Tray. New Leather Handles and End Caps. Maker Marked with a Brass Tag Which Reads: "Duffy McInnerney Co. Rochester, NY". There is a Detailed Leather Trim on All Edges. Wokring Lock and Key |
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37"L x 23"D x 25"H A solid early 20th century all wood flat top with a definite masculine finish. It is well made and tight, a substantial and imposing trunk which will stand out in any room or decor. New Leather Tie Down Straps Can be added using the original leather loops at additional cost. Perfect for a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and re-purposed into a shadow box. |
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| All Wood Large Dome Top Antique Trunk with Sought After High Arch. Beautifully Aged 130+ Year Old Pine and Oak Woods. Unique Working Brass Lock Has a Keyhole Cover with a Period-style Federal Eagle Stamped on it. No Key or Lift Out Tray. New Leather Handles and End Caps. The Darkened, Oxidized and Polished Hardware Beautifully Compliments with the Pine and Oak Woods. The Brass Lock is Maker Marked and Stamped: "Liebrich Hillebrand & Wolf, Philad Patd. March 1867" This Large Dome Top is a Significant Piece with a Fantastic Character and Will Be a Focal Point in Any Decor or Size Room. - #409 |
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32"L x 21"D x 26"H A solidmid 19th century all wood dome top or humpback. It is well made and tight with the pine wood planks being cut extra thick than usual. The three rear hinges are heavy duty with a great design to them. The Federal Eagle Stamped on the Brass Keyhole Cover Gives it a Distinctive Patriotic or Military Quality. Perfect for a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and re-purposed into a shadow box. |
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| The LARGEST Trunk We Ever Restored!! Beautifully Aged 100+ Year Old Pine and Oak Woods. No Liftout Tray, Working Lock but No Key. New Leather Handles and Original End Caps. Polished Hardware Contrasts Beautifully with the Pine and Oak Woods. This is a HUGE Trunk for that Special Room or Use Where it will be a Statement Piece Wherever it is Placed! |
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40"L x 25"D x 28"H A solid early 20th century all wood roll top, well made and tight, these trunks were not made any larger than this for practical travel purposes. Local pickup is encouraged due to the size and weight. Perfect for a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and re-purposed into a shadow box. |
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| A Most Fantastic Very Large All Wood Mid-18th Century 1850s-1870s Civil War Era High Arch Dome Top Antique Trunk, Beautifully Handsome in its Simplicity! No Liftout Tray. Has New Leather Handles and End Caps. Polished Hardware Contrasts Beautifully with the 140-150 Year Old Seasoned and Cured Pine and Oak Woods. The Original Lithograph is of a Young Woman Period Dressed. Large swirl impressions seft in the wood from the first cut of the blade of the saw at the sawmill! A MOST Handsome Trunk with Lots of Character and Distinction.. Working Lock and Key |
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36"L x 21"D x 27"H A solid mid 19th century all wood dome top with clean and handsome lines, well made and tight. This Dome Top with the sought after high arch gives it that piratey treasure chest look and feel. Perfect for a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and re-purposed into a shadow box. |
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| This Is A Rescue - Found One Morning Left at Our Entrance in Rather Bad Shape! Very Large All Wood Early 20th Century Flat Top Antique Steamer Trunk! No Liftout Tray. This 100+ Year Old Flat Top Was Previously Restored at Some Distant Point in Time as the Original Canvas was Painted Over in Black and the Hardware was Painted Over in a Dark Gold or Bronze. Has New Leather Handles and Original End Caps, Original Leather Trim. Heavy Duty Hardware Abounds With Lid Guides, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts. Leather Tie Down Straps Were Installed Using the Original Leather Securing Clamps. Working Lock and Key |
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34"L x 21"D x 24"H A good solid early 1900's flat top steamer trunk which was restored at a some distant past. While we would not have restored it this way it does deserve a good home, and it is affordable! Great as a Military or Navy Retirement Shadow Box, solid and well built. |
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| Another Very Affordable Ruggedly Handsome, Large All Wood Early 20th Century Flat Top Antique Steamer Trunk! Non-working Lock and No Liftout Tray. This 100+ Year Old Flat Top Has New Leather Handles and Original End Caps, Heavy Duty Hardware Abounds With Lid Guides, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts. |
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33"L x 20"D x 23"H Just a good solid early 1900's flat top steamer trunk with a great patina to the aged pine and oak woods perfectly contrasted with the blackened hardware. Great as a Military or Navy Retirement Shadow Box, solid and well built. |
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| Dark and Ruggedly Handsome, Large All Wood and Pressed Tin Late 19th Century Dome Top Antique Trunk with Working Lock and Key!! This 120+ Year Old Dome Top Trunk comes with Unique Front Latches Dated July 1, 1873. New Leather Handles and Original End Caps. It Features a Gleaming Black Pressed Tin Cross-Hatch Design on the Main Body Along with a Diamond Design with Gold Highlights on the Side Panels. Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 18"D x 21"H This all metal and wood dome top antique trunk is in excellent original condition with a very unique pressed tin design. Great as a Military or Navy Retirement Shadow Box, solid and well built. |
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| Large Rustic All Wood Civil War Era Flat Top Antique Trunk with Working Lock and Key!!! This 150+ Year Old Flat Top Trunk comes with New Leather Handles and Period Replacement End Caps. It Features a Dark Reddish Pine Patina Complimented with a Black Hardware Finish. Working Lock and Key! |
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36"L x 20"D x 20"H This all wood flat top trunk is in excellent original condition and is much larger than your typical Civil War era trunk and would make a Perfect Coffee Table or even a Military or Navy Retirement Shadow Box, solid and well built. |
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| A Very Affordable, Large Pressed Tin and Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk in a Black and Dark Gold Finish with a Floral and Rose Design! Working Lock, No Key. This Dome Top Trunk comes with New Leather Handles and Original End Caps and the Interior is Lined with 19th Century Period Style Fabric of Blue Background and Pink Flowers. Dated Hardware, 1880! |
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31"L x 17"D x 23"H This all metal and wood dome top trunk is in excellent condition, solid and well built. |
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| Large Yet Affordable Tin and Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk in a Black Finish with Golden Highlights! Working Lock, No Key. This Dome Top Trunk comes with New Leather Handles and Original End Caps as well as the Original Lift Out Tray. On the Interior Pine Planks there are large Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood From the Very First Saw Cut at the Sawmill! |
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30"L x 18"D x 21"H This all metal and wood dome top trunk is in excellent original condition, solid and well built. |
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| Handsomely Beautiful Pressed Tin Dome Top with Faux Alligator Skin Exterior in Original Dark Brown-Green-Black and Off-White Finish! This Dome Top Trunk comes with the Original Lift Out Tray and Victorian Lithograph of a Woman in 19th Century Costume. Has a Non-Working Lock! In Excellent Condition with Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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33"L x 18"D x 24"H The pressed tin faux alligator skin on this trunk is in perfect original condition with fantastic attention to detail. This would be a PERFECT re-purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and Shadow Box! |
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| RARE! Offered is 120+ Year Old Huge Oak Slat Dome Top Trunk with Working Lock and Key! This All Wood Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk is in Excellent Condition with Original Cast Iron Hardware Finished in a Black Japanning. The Heavy Duty Front Latches Feature Built-in Lid Lifts. Not a Single Handcrafted Oak Slat Missing or Damaged and All Have a Rich and Beautiful Honey Golden Oak Patina! Original Cast Iron End Caps with New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray! Working Lock and Key |
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37"L x 22"D x 26"H These Oak Slat Trunks are VERY Rare as there were not alot made back in the day as they were high end and expensive trunks that only the well-to-do and well-travelled could afford. Construction of these oak slat trunks consisted of a extra thick pine wood planks which were attached individually hand crafted oak wood slats laid side-by-side and then secured to the pine wood body. Not many of these oak slat trunks become available onto the marketplace as they are highly prized for their beauty and durability. This would be a PERFECT re-purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and Shadow Box! |
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| Another HUGE Early 20th Century All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk in Rich Cherry to the Pine Body Complementing Nicely with the Red Oak Slat Finish! Polished Tin Sheathing and Heavy Duty Hardware is Everywhere! Front Latches have Built-in Lid Lifts. Reinforcing Edge Guides. New Leather Tie-Down Straps Using Original Leather Securing Tie-Downs and Slits in the Oak Slats! Original Unique Polished Tin End Caps with New Leather Handles. Working Lock and Key |
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37"L x 23"D x 26"H This a another great antique flat top trunk and they didn't make them much bigger than this! It is a well built and solid trunk with a fantastic all pine wood body stained a fantastic rich cherry with red oak slats. This would be a PERFECT re-purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and Shadow Box! |
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| HUGE Early 20th Century All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk with a Fantastic Rich Golden Yellow Tone to the Pine Body Contrasting with the Red Oak Slat Finish! Dark Brown Leather Trim Abounds Along All Edges. The Brass Gilt on the Heavy Duty Hardware has Oxidized into a Rich Dark Golden Bronze. Original Unique End Caps with Built-in Lid Guides with New Leather Handles. The Brass Makers Tag Reads: "Marshall Field & Co, Chicago".. Working Lock and Key |
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34"L x 20"D x 20"H This a a great antique flat top trunk with provenance to the "Marshall Field & Co" of Chicago! It is a well built and solid trunk with a fantastic all pine and oak wood finish. This would be a PERFECT re-purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and Shadow Box! |
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| 110+ Year Old All Metal and Wood Flat Top with Beveled Lid and Sought After Faux Alligator Skin Pressed Tin Body in the Original Gray-Green Finish! Has Red Oak Slats Which Contrast and Compliment Beautifully with the Polished Cast Iron Hardware. Original Unique End Caps with New Leather Handles. Another Sought After Feature is the Beveled Lid Providing Additional Character to the Trunk! Professionally Sealed Victorian Chromolithographs found on the Inside Lid Illustrating a Young lady with Her Pony and Two dogs! These Chromolithographs are Incredibly Detailed. The Manufacturers Label Reads: "Robt N. Woollett, Manufacturer of Trunks and Traveling Bags, 110 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn". Patent Dated March 1869 and April 1877 Working Lock and Key - #396 |
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32"L x 20"D x 25"H This a a great antique flat top trunk with beveled lid. It is well built and solid. The faux alligator skin is in excellent condition and the polished polished hardware provide a fantastic contrast in shape and texture. This would be a PERFECT re-purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and Shadow Box! |
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| Fantastic 120+ Year Old 19th Century All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk in a Rich Medium Natural Finish on the Pine Wood Body with Red Oak Slats. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. has a VERY High Arch Humpback, Very Sought After. Professionally sealed Victorian Chromolithographs found on the Inside Lid Illustrating Two Young Girls and a Dog Pulling Their Carriage! These Chromolithographs are Incredibly Detailed. Dated Hardware April 1877. Great polished hardware contrasting with the seasoned pine and oak woods. Working Lock and Key - #395 |
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31"L x 20"D x 25"H This a a great antique dome top trunk, well built and solid. This would be a PERFECT re-purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and Shadow Box! |
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| Great 120+ Year Old 19th Century All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk in a Rich Medium Cherry Finish and Manufactured by the Famous "SHR & Co." with the Tasmanian Devil Trademark! Canvas Handles are From the Distant Past But Most Likely Not Original. Trunk has a Non-working Lock with Front Latches Having Plenty of Tension and Spring to Them. What is MOST Unique is the Original Hidden Compartment in the Lid, Original Lift Out Tray and the FANTASTIC professionally sealed Victorian Lithographs found on the Lid Compartment Door and on the Lift Out Tray! One of Them is of a Young Boy Launching a Toy Boat While Two Young Girls Watch, and the Second is of Two Young Girls and Their Dog Playing with an Angry Swan. These Chromolithographs are Incredibly Detailed. |
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28"L x 16"D x 21"H This a a great antique trunk for someone who especially enjoys and appreciates the "Victorian Era" as seen by the lithographs. A nice and tight, solid, well built trunk will give years of pleasure. This trunk is in perfect museum quality/investment grade condition and even the leather and cloth tabs found on the lid compartment and on the lift out tray have survived intact. |
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| HUGE and SUBSTANTIAL - 110+ Year Old Fully Restored All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk w/ a Dark Patina to the Chestnut and Oak Wood Body with Black Japanned Hardware Featured on all Edges and Corners! There is No Doubt this is a Masculine Trunk. Heavy Duty Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Right Latch Has Slight Loss of Tension But Does Not Detract. This is an Imposing Flat Top Weighing over 60lbs! The All Wood Body with Triple Layer Construction with the Exterior Surface Being an American Chestnut Providing Lots of Charactger. Complex Cast Iron End Caps in a Fantastic Design with Built-in Lid Guides are Also Integral to the Securing of the Oak Straps. This Complexity Prohibited their Removal to Install New Leather Handles and Would Have Resulted in Marring or Damaging the Workmanship. Working Brass Lock AND Key! |
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33"L x 21"D x 24"H Local Pickup is Preferred Due to the Substantial Size and Weight of this Fantastic Trunk because of the triple layering wood body and all of the cast iron hardware! This trunk is awesome, "dark" and intricate reminding one of a piece of furniture from a Victorian "Gothic" scene. This is not your nice and dainty trunk and will make a statement in any room it is in. There is a maker's brass tag on the lid which reads: "National Trunk Factory, C.P. Douglas, unreadable serial number, Kansas City, MO" |
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| Medium Size 110+ Year Old Fully Restored All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk w/ a rich even patina of light browns with hints of light yellow and red with contrasting oak wood slats. Has new leather handles and end caps. No Lift Out Tray. Heavy duty front latches with built-in lid lifts. A nice and tight, solid well constructed flat top trunk! Working Lock AND Key! |
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27"L x 17"D x 20"H An affordable well built all wood flat top antique trunk with a nice, even and rich patina to both the 100+ year old pine and oak woods. Semi-polished hardware with remnants of the original black japanning give it a unique translucent look. Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box! |
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| RARE! Small Size 120+ Year Old Fully Restored All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk w/ a great even patina of light browns, rich reds and yellows. Has new leather handles and end caps. No Lift Out Tray. Working Patent Dated Lock April 1877 but no Key. Has fantastic detailed designs on the oak slat clamps found after removing the grit and grime! A nice solid dome top trunk! |
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21"L x 18"D x 20"H A handsome antique all wood dome top trunk with a nice, even and rich patina to both the 100+ year old pine and oak woods. Has lots of character with the large brass lock and lock plate and black japanned hardware. Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box! |
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| A Real Beauty! 120+ Year Old Fully Restored All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk w/ an even rich honey brown or butternut finish. Has new leather handles and original cast iron end caps. No Lift Out Tray, Working Brass Lock w/ Pat Dates of April 1887 and may 188?, but No Key. Huge swirl impressions in the wood left from the original cut at the saw mill. A nice solid dome top trunk! |
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33"L x 18"D x 23"H A most handsome antique trunk with a nice, even and rich patina to both the 100+ year old pine and oak woods. Has lots of character with the large brass lock and lock plate and black japanned hardware. Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box! |
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| A Stunning 110+ Year Old Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk w/ a Beautiful Light Patina to the American White Ash Wood Body, Darker Oak Slats, and Most Unique Copper Cladded Hardware! This Trunk was Originally Manufactured by the Famous Henry Likly Company of Rochester, NY Est 1844 and Has Both a Brass Tag Affixed to the Top and a Paper Label Under the Lid. Has new leather handles and Original End Caps. No Lift Out Tray, Working Lock but No Key. A Nice Solid Trunk, and MOST Stunning, Will Be a Focal Point In Any Room it is Placed In |
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30"L x 19"D x 22"H A most stunning trunk by a famous 19th century manufacturer. Has lots of character with the copper cladded hardware and fantastic woods. Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box! |
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| One of a kind! Never Seen Another Trunk Like This One. This unique antique trunk is not a flat top, dome top or roll top, but has more of an arch. The body of the trunk is of pine while there is a veneer of thinner wood which we believe is American Chestnut or Walnut! Also, it has 4 wheels which front to back (as opposed to normally found facing side to side)! Due to the 13" height we believe that this trunk was made specifically to be placed under a bed in a ships stateroom. The wheels would lend themselves to allow the trunk to be easily slid out from under the bed and used. Has new leather handles and end caps. Original lift out tray. A Nice Solid Trunk, and MOST Unique! Working Lock AND Key. |
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31"L x 18"D x 12.5"H A most unique antique trunk with lots of character and fantastic woods. If you're looking for that one-of-a-kind uniqueness then this is it! |
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| Fantastic 110+ Year Old Fully Restored All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk w/ Leather Trim All Around, Beautifully Polished Hardware Contrasts with the 100+ Year Old Pine and Oak Woods. No Liftout Tray, Working Lock, No Key. A Nice Solid Trunk with New Leather Handles and Original End Caps. |
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33"L x 20"D x 22"H A handsome all wood antique flat top trunk with lots of character. Has heavy duty front latches with built-in lid lifts, plenty of protective hardware along the top edge of the lid, four heavy duty rear hinges, Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Shadowbox!! |
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| Late 19th Century (100-120 years old) All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk with a Fantastic Medium Dark Brown Finish with Hints of Reds and Yellows. A Solidly Built Wooden Dome Top with Heavy Duty Front Latches and Polished Hardware. Working Brass Lock but No Key. New Leather Handles and End Caps. Two Coats of Protective Spar Varnish Applied to All Exterior Surfaces. Exterior originally covered in hand tooled leather indicating this was a high-end trunk when first constructed. This leather covering was removed during restoration the revealing the fantastic 120+ year old seasoned pine wood! All Hardware was scrubbed and lightly sanded with the securing oak wood clamps offering a handsome contrast with the wood and blackened tin. |
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29"L x 19"D x 24"H A handosme trunk, well-built and sturdy trunk in a natural finish along with that nautical piratey look! Heavy duty cast iron hardware and polished metal clamps. A perfect re-purpose as a military or naval retirement gift! |
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| Another One-of-a-Kind! MUSEUM QUALITY, INVESTMENT GRADE - Possibly a "Martin Maier" all Pine Body and Oak Woods Slats w/ all Original Features: All Original Victorian Lithographs, Working Hidden Compartments in Lid, Heavy Duty Cast Iron Hardware and Hinges. All square nail heads were cleaned and polished. Unique Working Lock and Manufacturer Hardware Patent Date Stamped: October 23, 1877. Exterior originally covered in hand tooled leather indicating this was a high-end trunk when first constructed. This leather covering was removed during restoration the revealing the fantastic 120+ year old seasoned pine wood! All cast iron hardware surfaces were cleaned of all black japanning and oxidation, lightly sanded, and polished providing a beatuiful and handsome contrast with the wood and blackened tin body. Original Victorian Lithographs were professionally sealed. Original end caps with new leather handles. Working Lock AND Key |
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35"L x 22"D x 29"H A most fantastic fully restored high-end antique trunk given the greatest detailing! This trunk is heavy and constructed of extra thick pine boards, extra wide oak slats, and all heavy duty cast iron hardware, and four wheels for easy moving. Stained a rich mahogany and then three coats of protective spar varnish was applied to all surfaces. This trunk will be a focal point and conversation piece in any room it is placed. Perfect for that 19th Century Home or Room Restoration! If you are looking for that one-of-a-kind exceptionally rare and handsomely beautiful antique trunk with a pirate chest or treasure chest look for your nautical decor or waterfront home then this is it! This would be an exceptional gift for even the most discerning executive, antique collector, or home decorator. A perfect re-purpose as a military or naval retirement gift! |
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| 100-120+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top "Low Profile" Antique Trunk. Solidly Built and Tight in a rich brown patina with hints of dark yellow and reddish tones. Plenty of beautiful original gold brass gilted hardware contrasting with the pine and oak woods and leather trim all over! Heavy duty latches with plenty of spring and built-in lid lifts! Original leather trimming and non-working Brass Lock give this trunk plenty of character. |
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35"L x 21"D x 14"H A fantastic antique all wood low profile trunk great as a coffee table. Fully restored in a rich medium dark brown finish with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! This is one good looking trunk! |
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| 120+ Year Old Fully Restored All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk in a Dark Cherry Red Finish. Latches and hardware highlighted with gold leaf. New leather handles and original end caps. Working brass lock, no key with patent dates of May, 1854, Feb 1867, May 1868 and Nov 1870. Unique front latches with patent date July 1, 1873. Liftout Tray and interior lined with a dark blue and white polka dot fabric. Original Victorian Lithograph of a young girl with her dog visiting grandma's house! |
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28"L x 16"D x 22"H A handsome antique all wood dome top trunk with dark blue lining. Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Shadowbox!! |
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| 120+ Year Old Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk in a Pressed Tin Floral Design Finished in a Black and Gold Leaf. Latches and hardware enhanced with matching gold leaf. A nice solid trunk with new leather handles and original end caps. Fantastic original Victorian Lithographs of a woman in a period hat and a "Union Made" label! Working Lock AND Key! |
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28"L x 16"D x 21"H A handsome antique dome top trunk with a pressed tin "floral" design and beautiful lithographs. Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Shadowbox!! |
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| 120-130 Year Old Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk in a Pressed Tin Wheat Design Finished in a Black and Gold Leaf. Nice solid trunk with new leather handles and original end caps. Unique front flip switch latches with stamped patent date July 9, 1872. Working Lock and Key! |
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30"L x 17"D x 23"H A handsome and masculine antique dome top trunk with a pressed tin "wheat" design. Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Shadowbox!! |
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| FANTASTIC 100-130 Year Old Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk In It's Original Black and Dark Red Alligator Skin Design! Folks, this wasn't just painted, this is exactly how it was first produced! Nice solid trunk with new leather handles and original end caps. Working Lock and Key! |
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31"L x 19"D x 23"H A handsomely masculine antique trunk with a fabulous original alligator skin design and original colors. Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Shadowbox!! |
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| 100-130 Year Old Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk Finished Off in a Plain Black with Gold Leaf Highlights and Light Oak Straps! Nice solid trunk with new leather handles and original end caps. Working lock, no key. Original Liftout Tray and Victorian Lithograph of Woman w/ Period Umbrella. |
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28"L x 17"D x 21"H A solid 110+ year old antique trunk fully restored with all original hardware and lots of character with the contrasting black, gold leaf highlights and oak woods. Great as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Shadowbox!! |
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| 100-130 Year Old Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk with a Floral Design of Varied Flowers Finished Off in a Black and Gold Leaf! Nice solid trunk with great hardware features and rosettes. New leather handles and original end caps. Working Lock and Key. |
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32"L x 16"D x 21"H A solid 110+ year old antique trunk fully restored with all original hardware and lots of character to both wood and hardware. Great as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Shadowbox!! |
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| 100-130 Year Old Fully Restored Desktop Antique Trunk Originally Used to Carry a Womans Large Victorian-era Bonnet or Hat! Nice solid trunk with original Victorian Lithograph of two children planting a garden. Working lock but no key. Original leather carrying handle. |
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16"L x 15"D x 15"H A solid 110+ year old antique trunk fully restored with all original hardware and lots of character to both wood and hardware. Great for small spaces or a desktop storage box! |
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| 100-130 Year Old Fully Restored Antique Trunk! Exterior finished off in black and gold leaf with a floral design of pansies. Nail heads and hardware are accented with matching gold leaf. Solid and tight trunk with original Victorian Lithograph of a hunting scene with dogs, ducks, and grouse. Working lock but no key. New leather handles and original end caps. |
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26"L x 15"D x 17"H A solid 110+ year old antique dome top trunk fully restored with all original hardware and lots of character to both wood and hardware. Great present for an outdoorsman or hunter. Perfect as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| Oak Wood Handles!!! 1850s-1860s Civil War era 150 year old antique trunk. All wood fully restored antique trunk originally with the exterior covered in a thin leather and interior covered in a thin paper both protecting this fantastic pine wood body! Solid and tight with great hardware clamps and rosettes. Natural stress crack on top planks but does not detract or affect construction. No lift out tray, working lock but no key. |
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30"L x 17"D x 19"H A solid 150+ year old antique dome top trunk fully restored with all original hardware and lots of character to both wood and hardware. Perfect as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| Lots of great hardware! 100+ Year Old All Metal and Wood Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk. HUGE! Solid and tight with a black and gold leaf floral design on the exterior with matching gold leaf nail heads. New leather handles with end caps. Original Lift Out Tray! Dual decorative working lock but no key. |
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36"L x 23"D x 30"H A very substantial 100+ year old antique dome top trunk fully restored with all original hardware with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Heavy duty rear side hinges, lid guides, and front latches. Perfect as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| 100+ Year Old All Metal and Wood Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk. Solid and tight with a dark silvery gray-green alligator skin design on the exterior. Large rosettes in a flower pattern. New leather handles with original cast iron end caps. Working lock but no key. Fantastic original Victorian Lithograph of a woman in Victorian garb |
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35"L x 19"D x 21"H A nice 100+ year old antique dome top trunk fully restored with all original hardware with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Has the sought after faux "alligator skin" pressed tin design. Unique in that there is a piece of the exterior flat tin body which was re-used from a "M. Nestle, Farine Lactee, Vevey Suisse" metal food container. This again substantiates the finding that these antique trunks were originally made with scrapped wood and tin. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| 100+ Year Old All Metal and Wood Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk. Solid and tight with a dark blue floral design on the exterior. New leather handles with new end caps. Working lock but no key. Fantastic original Victorian Lithograph of a young girl feed her calf flowers! |
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24"L x 14"D x 17"H A nice affordable 100+ year old antique dome top trunk fully restored with all original hardware with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| The Rarest! 120+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Dome Top Antique Trunk with ORIGINAL HAND TOOLED BRUSHED LEATHER EXTERIOR in a rich original mahogany hand dye finish. Solidly Built and Tight with unique front latches dated July 1873. Original lift out tray with BOTH covers in working order complete with Victorian Lithographs and leather tabs. Huge Victorian Lithograph under the entire lid of a Mother and Daughter in beautiful detail. New leather straps but original cast iron end caps. Working lock, no Key. This was a very high end trunk when originally purchased. |
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31"L x 20"D x 22"H A 120+ year old antique Dome Top trunk fully restored with original everything! Lots of character to hand tooled leather, pine and oak woods, and hardware with original black japanning. Great for a room or home keeping an original Victorian decor. |
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| 100+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk. Solidly Built and Tight in a rich even butternut finish bringing out all of the character and grain of the wood. New black leather handles with original end caps. New black leather straps with original leather tie downs. Plenty of beautiful original hardware in a fantastic patina contrasting with the pine and oak woods and original leather trim all over! Original heavy duty latches with plenty of spring and built-in lid lifts! Original leather side and center trimming. Original lid guides. Original lift out tray. Working Lock AND Key. |
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30"L x 20"D x 21"H A 100+ year old antique Flat Top trunk fully restored with all original hardware and liftout tray with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! This is one good looking trunk! |
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| 110+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top "Low Profile" Antique Trunk. Solidly Built and Tight in a rich even butternut yellow/reddish/brown finish. New leather handles and end caps. Plenty of beautiful original gold brass gilted hardware contrasting with the pine and oak woods and leather trim all over! Heavy duty latches with plenty of spring and built-in lid lifts! Original leather trimming and metal tie downs. Original lift out tray with new bottom. Working Lock AND Key. |
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35"L x 21"D x 13"H A 110+ year old antique Low Profile trunk fully restored in a rich brown butternut finish with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! This is one good looking trunk! |
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| Late 19th Century 100+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk. Solid, Well Built, and Tight in a rich even butternut yellow/reddish/brown finish. No Lift Out Tray. New leather handles and end caps. Plenty of beautifully hardware still with the original black japanning! Front lid guides and heavy duty latches with plenty of spring and built-in lid lifts! Working Lock AND Key. |
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32"L x 21"D x 23"H A 110+ year old antique steamer trunk fully restored in a rich brown butternut finish with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| Late 19th Century 100+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk. Solid, Well Built, and Tight in a rich even butternut brown finish. New leather handles with original end caps. Hardware has original black japanning. Working Lock AND Key. |
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34"L x 20"D x 24"H A 100+ year old antique steamer trunk fully restored in a rich brown butternut finish with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| Late 19th Century 100+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk. Solid, Well Built, and Tight in a rich even butternut brown finish. Original Liftout Tray with New Bottom. New leather handles with original end caps. Plenty of beautifully polished and contrasting hardware still with the original golden gilt! Latches have the built-in lid lifts! Working Lock AND Key. - #363 |
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33"L x 21"D x 24"H A 100+ year old antique steamer trunk fully restored in a rich brown butternut finish with lots of character to both wood and polished hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| Early 20th Century 100+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk with Unique Lock Patent Dated 1903. Solid, well built, and tight with a traditional medium natural brown and honey-yellow finish to the pine and oak woods. No liftout tray, new leather handles and end caps. Beautifully polished hardware. Perfectly working heavy duty front latches with plenty of spring and lid lifts. |
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32"L x 19"D x 22"H A 100+ year old antique trunk restored in a traditional medium natural brown/honey-yellow finish with lots of character to both wood and hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| 110+ Year Old All Wood Fully Restored Flat Top Antique Trunk with Leather Edge Trim. Solid, well built, and tight with a traditional medium natural brown and honey-yellow finish to the pine and oak woods. Original liftout tray, non-working lock, new leather handles and end caps. Beautifully polished iron hardware. Perfectly working front latches with plenty of spring. |
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33"L x 19"D x 22"H A 100+ year old antique trunk restored in a traditional medium natural brown/honey-yellow finish with lots of character to both wood and hardware. Great as a military or navy retirement gift or shadowbox! |
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| Huge Size 130+ Year Old All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk w/ a Beautiful Rich Patina of Deep Reds, Browns, Yellows of the Pine Body and Oak Wood Slats - Lots of character. Original black japanned hardware and tin sheathing. Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood from the Original Cuts at the Sawmill. No Liftout Tray, New Leather Handles and End Caps. Working Lock, No Key - #358 |
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36"L x 20"D x 24"H A solidly built 130 year old antique trunk with patent dated unique front latches July 1 1873. Perfect to Re-Purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Shadow Box |
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| Medium Size 150+ Year Old Civil War Era All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk w/ a Beautiful Rich Patina of Browns, Yellows and Reds. Double Working Locks, Original Black Japanned Hardware and Rosettes. Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood from the Original Cuts at the Sawmill. Original Liftout Tray, New Leather Handles and Period End Caps. - #357 |
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32"L x 18"D x 19"H A solidly built 150 year old antique trunk restored in a rich patina with lots of reds, browns and yellows to the pine and oak woods. |
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| This is the MOST Fantastic Trunk We have EVER had the pleasure and good fortune to own, and it is currently used to keep customer files and folders here at The Pirates Lair. This Large Size 120+ Year Old All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk Has Beautifully Detailed Hand Carved Engravings with an Engraved Date 1897. A Handsome Rich Brown Patina, Black Japanned Hardware. Perfectly Working Front Latches with Plenty of Spring. Working Lock but No Key, Four Wheels, New 3-Ply Leather Handles. - #356 |
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32"L x 19"D x 25"H A solidly built 120+ year old antique trunk restored in a rich light brown butternut masculine finish. Victorian-era hand carved engravings make this a MOST rare and desirable trunk and a unique one-of-a-kind piece of American History! |
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| Large 100+ Year Old All Wood Flat Top Fully Restored Antique Trunk Maker Marked! Well built, sturdy, and tight. Restored in a traditional medium natural reddish-brown honey-yellow finish to the pine with darker contrasting oak wood slats, black japanned hardware, new 3-ply leather handles. Perfectly working front latches with plenty of spring. Maker marked with a brass tag secured to the top lid: "Never Break Trunks, L.Goldsmith & Son, Newark, NJ" Working Brass Lock AND Key! |
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35"L x 22"D x 24"H A solid 100+ year old antique flat trunk fully restored in a traditional medium natural brown-reddish and honey-yellow finish with lots of character to both wood and hardware. Maker Marked! |
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| Large 100+ Year Old All Wood Flat Top Fully Restored Antique Trunk. Well built, sturdy, and tight restored in a traditional light natural reddish-brown honey-yellow finish to the pine with darker contrasting oak wood slats, black japanned hardware, new 3-ply leather handles. Perfectly working front latches with plenty of spring. Working Brass Lock AND Key! |
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30"L x 21"D x 24"H A solid 100+ year old antique flat trunk fully restored in a traditional medium natural brown-reddish and honey-yellow finish with lots of character to both wood and hardware. An unusual feature are the oak wood slats located along the bottom edge of the trunk on all sides. |
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| Medium 100+ Year Old All Wood Flat Top Low Profile Fully Restored Antique Trunk. Well built, sturdy, nice and tight in a traditional light natural honey-yellow finish to the pine with darker contrasting oak wood slats, black japanned hardware, brass highlight nail heads and non-working brass lock. Perfectly working front latches with plenty of spring. New 3-ply leather handles. |
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30"L x 19"D x 13"H A solid 100+ year old antique low profile flat trunk restored in a traditional light natural brown and honey-yellow finish with lots of character to both wood and hardware. Great as a military footlocker, navy retirement gift or shadowbox, or coffee table! |
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| Huge 100 Year Old All Wood Flat Top Fully Restored Antique Steamer Trunk. Well built, nice and tight with a natural medium brown/yellow patina to the pine wood. Working lock, no key. Perfectly working front latches with plenty of spring, All hardware finished in a black japanning with nail heads highlighted in brass. New 3-ply Leather Handles. |
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35"L x 21"D x 24"H A nice solid 100+ year old antique steamer trunk with a slight roll that would possiby make a perfect coffee table or military or navy retirement gift! |
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| Large 100 Year Old All Wood Flat Top Fully Restored Antique Steamer Trunk. Well built, nice and tight with a natural reddish/brown/yellow patina to the pine wood. Working lock, no key. Perfectly working front latches with plenty of spring, All hardware finished in a black japanning. New 3-ply Leather Handles. The numerals "36 47 09" in 19th century serif font are stamped on the oak slats on each side of the trunk. |
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37"L x 18"D x 20"H New Buckled Leather Front Tie Downs. Just a nice solid 100 year old antique steamer trunk that would possiby make a perfect coffee table or military or navy retirement gift! |
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| Large Size Maker Marked 110-130 Year Old All Wood Dome Top (or Dometop) Fully Restored Antique Trunk with Fantastic Victorian Lithographs on Original Liftout Tray and Inside Lid. Well Built, Nice and Tight with a Natural Blonde Patina to the Pine Wood. Perfectly Working Front Latches with Plenty of Spring, All Hardware Finished in a Black Japanning and Detailed in Gold or Brass. Working Lock AND Key! |
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30"L x 18"D x 23"H Fantastic Detailed Victorian Lithographs Found on the Inside Lid and on the Original Liftout Tray. Fully functional hidden compartment in the lid, and doors on the liftout tray all in working order! Detailed "Makers Mark" lithograph in a black triangular shape indicating it was manufactured by the S.H.R. & Co but most intriguing is the creature depicted appearing to be the body of a bison or buffalo but the fantasy head of a tasmanian devil! |
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| HUGE 110-120 Year Old All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk with New Front Buckled Leather Straps with Original Leather Clamps, and 3 Ply Leather Handles. Well Built, Ruggedly Handsome, Tight and Sturdy with a Medium Honey Brown Patina. Perfectly Working Heavy Duty Front Latches with Plenty of Spring. All Hardware Sanded and Brushed w/ Black Japanning and Gold/Brass Detailing on Each Nail. Working Brass Lock AND Key!. |
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35"L x 22"D x 25"H All Hardware Refreshed in a Black Japanning with dark gold or brass highlights on each and every nail head. Exterior originally covered in a thick canvas and the Interior was covered in a thin protective paper. Both were removed revealing the beautiful 100+ year old seasoned pine wood body and oak wood slats! The exterior and interior pine body and oak wood slats were scrubbed and lightly sanded with a semi-gloss varnish applied to all surfaces. Four Working Wheels. Perfect for Any Use but Especially as a Military or Naval Retirement Gift or Navy Shadowbox Shadow Box! |
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| HUGE 110-120 Year Old All Metal Dome Top or Dometop Fully Restored Antique Trunk in a Black and Gold Pressed Tin Filigree Floral Design. Ruggedly Handsome, Sturdy, and Well Built in a Masculine "Dark" Overall Patina. MOST Unique Brass Lock Dated March 1870 and Sept 1887. Perfectly Working Front Latches with Plenty of Spring, working lock but no key, Nice Design on All Clamps Dated March 1880 and 1887. New 3 Ply Leather Handles and Original End Caps, Large Brass Buttons Securing Front and Top Oak Slats. Original Liftout Tray with Hook and Stay Feature to Keep the Tray Up When Needing Trunk Access. |
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33"L x 20"D x 28"H All Hardware Refreshed in a Black Japanning with Dark Gold or Brass Highlights Matching the Pressed tin Floral Design. A Semi-Gloss Varnish Applied to both Exterior and Interior Surfaces. Interior and Liftout Tray Originally Covered in a Thin Protective Paper Which was Removed Revealing the Beautiful 100+ Year Old Seasoned Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats! The Interior Pine Body and Oak Wood Straps were Scrubbed and Lightly Sanded. All Pressed Tin, Metal Hardware Clamps, Front Latches, Banding, and Hinges were all Lightly Sanded or Brushed. Four Working Wheels. Perfect for Any Use but Especially as a Military or Naval Retirement Gift or Navy Shadowbox Shadow Box! |
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| HUGE 110-140 Year Old All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunks For Sale with Heavy Duty Latches and 3 Ply Leather Handles, Cast Iron End Caps, Brass Buttons on Each End, Wide Swirl Impressions Found in the Wood from the Original Rough Cut at the Saw Mill. Well Made, Sturdy and Ruggedly Handsome with a Beautiful Naturally Aged Patina and Character to the Wood. Working Lock No Key, No Liftout Tray. |
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31"L x 20"D x 24"H All Hardware Refreshed in a Black Japanning, Gloss Varnish Applied to both Exterior and Interior Surfaces. Exterior Originally Covered in Leather with Interior Covered in a Thin Protective Paper, Both Were Removed Revealing the Beautiful 100+ Year Old Seasoned Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats! Working Lock no key, no Liftout Tray. The Pine Body and Oak Wood Straps were Scrubbed and Lightly Sanded. All Metal Hardware Clamps, Front Latches, Banding, and Hinges were all Lightly Sanded and Then Finished Off with a Black Japanning. Four Working Wheels. Perfect for Any Use but Especially as a Military or Naval Retirement Shadowbox or Shadow Box!. |
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| A Late 19th Century Fully Restored Antique All-Wood Low Profile Antique Trunk For Sale - Similar in style to a foot locker. Perfect as a Coffee Table or to Store Antiques in! Exterior originally covered in canvas with interior covered in a thin paper the original trunk maker used all heavy duty hardware clamps, hinges, front latches, lid guides, single sheet pine wood, and iron banding to construct this trunk! Replacement leather handles with the original end caps. All of the hardware clamps, guides and latches were lightly sanded and then blackened. Two coats of spar varnished was applied to both interior and exterior surfaces. Working Lock AND Key! |
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30"L x 18"D x 14"H A solidly built ruggedly handsome low-profile antique trunk with lots of character in a natural golden brown patina finish. Both the heavy duty hardware and full size pine planks as contrasted against the black iron hardware compliments the rich honey-brown-reddish patina of the aged and seasoned pine wood body. |
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| Brass or Bronze. Each Weighs 3.5 lbs. Purchase Single or a Matching Pair. Great Companion Piece for Your Antique Steamer Trunk! |
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Pirate Treasure Chest Bookend or Doorstop 6" tall, 3" across, 2.75" deep Each Weighs 3.5 lbs. Solid Brass or Bronze! Very Kewl. Could also be painted in brilliant colors for those artists! |
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| An Early to mid 19th Century Fully Restored Antique Trunk For Sale w/ Identified Civil War vintage! Exterior originally covered in leather with interior covered in a thin paper this trunk maker used "tongue-and-groove" method of construction along with brass caps to secure the black iron bands holding the trunk together which is very reminiscent of the Jenny Lind trunks produced during this pre-Civil War and Civil War of time. New leather handles and brass end caps, and lid stay were installed. No liftout tray or lock. Fortunately the original manufacturers label was found, professionally sealed, and saved during restoration process: "John Wheelock, 245 Main Street, Worcester MA" which is documented and confirmed by Google Books using the Worcester Directories of the time to have owned this trunk from the early 1800s up until the mid 1860s before either his son or brother took over operation and changed the label. |
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28"L x 15"D x 14"H A solid antique trunk with lots of character to both the polished brass securing caps contrasted against the black iron hardware bands, yet complimenting the rich honey-brown-reddish patina of the 150 year old aged and seasoned pine wood body. Both construction methods used and the trunk maker identified using Google Books and the Worcester Directory of the time period make this a 100% verified Civil War era trunk and most likely of pre-Civil War vintage. |
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| Another One-of-a-Kind! MUSEUM QUALITY, INVESTMENT GRADE - Possibly a "Martin Maier" all Pine Body and Oak Woods Slats w/ all Original Features: Original Liftout Tray, All Original Victorian Lithographs, Working Hidden Compartments in Lid, Heavy Duty Cast Iron Hardware and Hinges. Manufacturer Hardware Patent Date Stamped: October 23, 1877. Exterior originally covered in hand tooled leather which was removed during restoration the revealing the fantastic 120+ year old seasoned pine wood! All cast iron hardware surfaces were cleaned of all black japanning and oxidation, lightly sanded, and polished providing a beatuiful and handsome contrast with the wood and blackened tin body. Original Victorian Lithographs were professionally sealed. Original end caps with new leather handles. Working Lock AND Key |
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33"L x 21"D x 28"H A most fantastic fully restored high end antique trunk given the greatest detailing! This trunk is heavy and constructed of extra thick pine boards, extra wide oak slats, and all heavy duty cast iron hardware, and four wheels for easy moving. Each and every capped nail head and all cast iron hardware was hand polished! Stained a rich mahogany and then five coats of protective spar varnish was applied to all surfaces. Of special note are the "swirl impressions" seen on the bottom planks of this trunk which were left by the blade of the saw used when first cutting this plank (the rough cut) at the saw mill. From the circumference of the impressions one can easily tell how huge this saw blade must have been! This trunk will be a focal point and conversation piece in any room it is placed. Perfect for that 19th Century Home or Room Restoration! If you are looking for that one-of-a-kind exceptionally rare and handsomely beautiful antique Steamer trunk with a pirate chest or treasure chest look for your nautical decor or waterfront home then this is it! Perhaps as a military or naval retirement gift! This would be an exceptional gift for even the most discerning executive, antique collector, or home decorator. |
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| RAREST of the RARE - MUSEUM QUALITY, INVESTMENT GRADE - A "Martin Maier" all Pine Body and Oak Slat Exterior with each oak slat alternating between rich dark red oak and light oak finishes. This is the MOST COMPLETE and ALL ORIGINAL 120-130 year old Martin Maier we have seen in over 9 years! Those familiar with antique trunks know just how rare this beauty is, and without a single oak slat missing, broken, or repaired! This trunk will be a show stopper and focal point in any room or decor it is put in and will only increase in value as the years pass. Manufacturer Hardware Patent Date Stamped: April 29 1879 and January 11, 1876 Original lift out tray with Original Victorian Lithographs, Original Victorian Lithograph found inside lid, all Original Hardware with the Trademarked "M" in the cast iron oak slat clamps. Original end caps with new leather handles. Working Lock but No Key |
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35"L x 22"D x 29"H The Oak Slat Martin Maier! What else needs to be said! The distinctive alternating dark/light oak slats were each individually custom handcrafted, hand turned and beveled. These were then secured onto the pine wood body using heavy duty square nails with caps, heavy duty cast iron clamps, and wide oak straps! Each and every nail head and cast iron hardware were hand polished! Perfect for that 19th Century Home or Room Restoration! Looking for that one-of-a-kind exceptionally rare and handsomely beautiful antique trunk for your nautical decor or waterfront home? Perhaps as a military or naval retirement gift re-purposed as a shadowbox? Well this was could be it! They don't get much more rarer and sought after than this model Martin Maier trunk! |
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| A Mid 19th Century Civil War era (1848-1862) fully restored Low Profile antique trunk for sale! The exterior canvas covering was removed in some distant past restoration. The interior has been professiionally covered over with a felt fabric type textile which has images of English and European Medieval Shields, Knights on Horse indicating that this was used for a young boys special toy chest or treasure chest. The exterior reveals beautiful 100+ year old cured and seasoned pine planks used in the construction of this trunk and the natural pine wood patina is a even throughout. Per our custom the entire trunk was scubbed, dried and lightly sanded with a coat of spar varnish applied. A professional sealer was applied to the interior lining giving it new life. |
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31"L x 18"D x 13"H Provenance fully dated by the Manufacturers Label clearly visible and readable on the inside of the trunk as being between 1848-1862 and confirmed by Google Books! ("John S. Robbins, Manufacturer & Dealer in Hats, Caps, Muffs & Furs. Trunks, Valises, Etc. Wholesale & Retail, No 52 South Pearl St, Albany"). This restored antique trunk would make for a Civil War buff or a perfect place to store toys and such. However as will all antique trunks, care should be noted that there are no contemporary safety features on this trunk. |
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| Another fantasitc 19th Century fully restored antique trunk for sale! Both the exterior tooled leather and the interior paper coverings were removed revealing beautiful and ruggedly handsome 100+ year old cured and seasoned pine planks and oak wood slats. Fortunately the thin paper covering and Victorian Lithographs were able to be saved under the lid and are quite unique and unusual, very detailed. The trunk had the original liftout tray which was also saved during the restoration. The entire trunk was scubbed, dried and lightly sanded with a coat of spar varnish applied. The fantastic Victorian Lithographs found under the lid were professionally sealed for another 100+ years of viewing! These Lithographs are a MUST SEE! Has a working lock but no key. |
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30"L x 16"D x 19.5"H This is a fantastic trunk which could easily be made into a military or navy retirement shadow box! It is a handsome trunk yet beautifully rugged with lots of character to the wood and hardware as can be seen. The Victorian Lithographs under the lid are one-of-a-kind. |
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| Another rare and fantastic All Wood Small Desktop Size Antique Dome Top Trunk! Also known as a "Salesman Sampler" this antique trunk would fit perfectly on a Desk, Table, Shelf or Dresser as a Jewelry or Document Box. Both the exterior and the interior were covered with a thin paper which when removed revealed the beautiful 100+ year old cured pine wood. Fortunately the thin paper covering and lithographs were able to be saved in the lid and on the original liftout tray. The entire trunk was scubbed, dried and lightly sanded with a coat of spar varnish applied. Has the Original end caps, remnants of the interior paper found on the inside lid remain along with the fantastic Victorian Lithograph of a young girl. Finished off in a red mahogany revealing all of the unique character of the pine and oak woods. Working Lock AND Key! |
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18"L x 11"D x 11"H These small "salesman samplers" are VERY rare as only a few were actually made which were typically given away when they were no longer needed as displays. Rarer still were trunks of this size made all of wood in the dome top style. We only get a few of these small desktop size antique dometops a year!! |
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| RAREST of the RARE - An EXCELSIOR all Oak Slat and Stave Antique Roll Top Trunk Fully Restored in its Rich Original Dark Brown Finish with an added patina that only 130-140 year old oak can achieve! Those of you who are familiar with antique trunks know just how rare this beauty is and without a single oak slat missing or broken. This trunk will be a show stopper and focal point in any room or decor it is put in. Manufacturer Patent Date Stamped: Jan 7, 1868. Original lift out tray, original leather handles, original Victorian Lithograph border design was saved. Working Lock but No Key |
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35"L x 21"D x 29"H The Excelsior! Dated Jan 7 1868. Each and every oak slat was individually custom handcrafted and secured onto the pine wood body. Perfect for that 19th Century Home or Room Restoration! Looking for that one-of-a-kind exceptional trunk for your military or naval retirement as a shadowbox? Well this was could be it! |
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| Another Fantastic 19th Century Small Desktop Restoration w/ All Original Features - A well built "Salesmans Sampler" flat top with great character, fantastic hardware, original liftout tray, original leather handles, remnants of original leather tie downs. This fantastic all wood 110-120 Year Old Flat Top Antique Steamer Trunk had an exterior covering of green painted canvas and an interior thin paper covering, both were removed during restoration. Once the coverings were removed they revealed the beautiful 100+ year old cured and seasoned pine and oak wood! All exterior and interior pine wood body and oak wood slats were scrubbed, dried, and lightly sanded to reveal the full beauty of the grain and character of the trunk. All the black japanning was carefully cleaned and hardware features polished. The thin paper covering on the original liftout tray was also removed and then the wood was lightly sanded to reveal the fantastic grain of the pine wood. Three applications of spar varnish were applied inside and out with a professional leather sealer and conditioner applied to the leather handles.. Working Lock and Key! |
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16"L x 12"D x 12"H An excellent small desktop size antique flat top restored in a beautiful cherry and red oak finish. Perfect as a jewelry or document storage box, store military memorabilia, antique smalls, or just about anything. |
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| Fantastic All Wood Desktop Size Antique Dome Top Trunk! Also known as a "Salesman Sampler" this antique trunk would fit perfectly on a Desk, Table, Shelf or Dresser as a Jewelry or Document Box. Exterior and interior were both covered with a thin paper when both removed revealed the beautiful 100+ year old cured pine wood. The entire trunk was scubbed, dried and lightly sanded with a coat of spar varnish applied. Has the original liftout tray and original paper covering all professionally sealed, original end caps were re-mounted with new leather handles. Working Lock and Key! |
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16"L x 10"D x 11"H Remnants of the original paper covering were left on the inside lid as well as on the liftout tray! These small "salesman samplers" are VERY rare as only a few were actually made which were typically given away when they were no longer needed as displays. Rarer still were trunks of this size made all of wood in the dome top style. We only get a few of these small dometops a year!! |
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| Fantastic All Wood Flat Top "Theatrical" Trunk with wall spacesaver features! These model trunks were typically used by travelling theater groups and circus, and pioneer families settling the west in their prairie schooners, covered wagons or Conestogas! The exterior was originally covered in painted green canvas and the interior with a fabric which were both removed to reveal the beautiful 100+ year old cured pine wood. The entire trunk was then scubbed, dried, and lightly sanded with two coats of spar varnish applied. New leather handles and end caps replaced the older worn out ones. This trunk has the original 3 pull out drawers, 4 heavy duty side and front latches, wall spacesaver feature, working lock but no key. |
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39"L x 22"D x 28"H closed and 49H open: These theatrical trunks are relatively rare as only a few were actually made for a small group of users: travelling theater or circus groups, and settlers. We only get perhaps one of these theatrical trunks a year! This trunk is very heavy so shipping will be at least $150. east of the Mississippi and $200. west of the Mississppi - Pickup is also available by appointment! Perfect gift for an actor or actress, someone in the performing arts, or someone interested in the pioneer and settling of our nation! |
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| Fantastic All Wood Desktop Size Antique Dome Top Trunk! Also known as a "Salesman Sampler" this antique trunk would fit perfectly on a Desk, Table, Shelf or Dresser as a Jewelry or Document Box. Exterior was originally covered in canvas and the interior with a thin paper were both removed to reveal the beautiful 100+ year old cured pine wood. The entire trunk was scubbed, dried and lightly sanded with a coat of spar varnish applied. New front latch, new leather handles and front belts replaced the older worn out ones. Has the original liftout tray, original end caps were re-mounted, new leather handles and original end caps. Working Lock AND Key! |
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14"L x 9"D x 11"H These small "salesman samplers" are VERY rare as only a few were actually made which were typically given away when they were no longer needed as displays. Rarer still were trunks of this size made all of wood in the dome top style. We only get perhaps one or maybe two of these small dometops a year!! |
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| Another One-of-a-Kind Trunk for even the MOST Discerning Antique Collector/Investor, Executive, or Naval Officer! Fantastic All Metal and Wood 120-130 Year Old Antique Dome Top Trunk! Most notable and unique was that the exterior pressed tin filigree of flowers and butterflies was in perfect (though oxidized) condition along with the original Victorian Lithographs and paper covering found on the inside lid, the hidden lid compartment, and the original lift out tray. These Victorian Lithographs are absolutely stunning in their detail with zero loss of color due to fading or damage. The interior paper covering below the liftout trays was removed to reveal the beautiful 120+ year old cured pine wood! The grit, laqueur and black japanning was carefully removed from the exterior oak wood slats, then scrubbed, and lightly sanded to reveal the beautiful oak wood grain. Unfortunately the lock was broken in the distant past, most likely because the key was lost. New leather handles and new end caps were installed. Dated Hardware: March 1880. |
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30"L x 17"D x 23"H Another fantastic almost all original trunk perfect for that nautical home office and 19th century room decor. This is a rare and historically significant trunk due to 95% of it being all original from the date of construction. Don't let this one get away! |
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| Another One-of-a-Kind Trunk for even the MOST Discerning Collector, Executive, or Naval Officer! Fantastic All Wood 130-140 Year Old Antique Dome Top Trunk! This well-built and sturdy trunk was a high end model when originally built as the materials were of better quality than your typical trunk and the exterior was covered in hand tooled leather (which needed to be removed during restoration). Original Owners Name was Stenciled Onto One Side "Sarah Glick, Erie, PA". The exterior and interior coverings were removed to reveal the beautiful 130+ year old cured pine wood! The laqueur and black japanning was removed from the exterior oak wood slats, scrubbed and lightly sanded to reveal the beautiful grain. Working brass lock but no key. Original liftout tray w/ working lids and beautiful Victorian Lithographs. Unique liftout tray stay feature. New leather handles and original end caps. Dated Hardware: July 1 1873 |
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32"L x 21"D x 27"H Another fantastic trunk perfect for the nautical home office, re-used as a Navy or Military Shadowbox and storage chest, 19th century room decor. Dated Hardware July 1 1873. Don't let this one get away! |
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| Another Excellent Entry Level Antique Flat Top Trunk Fully Restored in a Rich Red Mahagony Finish! All hardware finished in a flat black satin providing a nice contrast with the pine and oak woods. A nice solid trunk with handrafted liftout tray, new leather handles, and original end caps. Working Lock and Key! |
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29"L x 18"D x 20"H A nicely priced entry level trunk perfect for an apartment or room with space considerations. Perfect as well to be re-used as a shadowbox to display and safely store Navy or Military awards, medals, uniforms, etc etc. |
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| RAREST of the RARE - An EXCELSIOR all Oak Slat and Stave Antique Dome Top Trunk Fully Restored in its Rich Natural Medium Brown Patina! Those of you who are familiar with antique trunks know just how rare this beauty is without a single oak slat missing or broken. This trunk will be a show stopper and focal point in any room or decor it is put in. Original lift out tray. Original "Hamburg-Amerika Linie" shipping label. Original fabric remnant as part of the hidden compartment in the lid professionally sealed. Name of Original owner "Guisto Olios" can still be faintly seen. Working Lock and Key! |
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35"L x 22"D x 29"H Perfect for that 19th Century Home or Room Restoration! Looking for that one-of-a-kind exceptional trunk for your retirement? Well this was could be it! |
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| RARE Small Size "Salesmans Sampler" with All Original Hardware Ca 1870s/1880s. Fully restored and preserved roll top antique trunk with hardware oxidized in a rich chocolate brown, intricate floral design to the pressed tin on front top and rear. Original 4 small wheels on the bottom. Original leather handles, original liftout tray, and two beautifully detailed Victorian lithographs! Canvas on the sides was removed to reveal the beautiful pine body, while the oak slats were lightly sanded. Of some historical features showing lineage are the handwritten script on the bottom of the trunk and a handwritten note found on the inside lid! Patent dated brass lock: March 1869 and April 1877. Working Lock and Key |
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An unusually rare "dark" small desktop size roll top trunk in 85% original condition completely restored and preserved. Perfect contemporary use as a jewelry box, stationary or document storage box, or especially reproducing the decor of a late 19th century room. Folks, this is a "Dark" Looking Trunk, Even the Lithographs are a Little "Edgy" for the Time. |
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| 1850s-1860s! Beautifully Restored with New Soft Leather Front Securing Straps and Buckles. This 150 Year Old Cured Pine Wood has depth, character, and great patina to the grain that only aged antique wood can achieve, with a semi-gloss finish. Originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Then lightly sanded revealing beautiful 150+ year old aged pine and oak wood! Original brass-headed buttons or tacks abound on this Trunk and were refreshed. No liftout tray, working lock but no key, new leather handles. |
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26"L x 16"D x 15"H New replacement leather securing straps with buckles, new leather handles, hardware refreshed in the original black. Just a nice solid antique trunk! |
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| 1850s-1860s! Beautifully Restored with Depth, Character, and Great Patina to the Wood Grain with a Glossy Finish. Originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Then lightly sanded revealing beautiful 140+ year old aged pine and oak wood! Original Brass Buttons or Tacks Abound on this Trunk. No liftout tray, non-working lock, new leather handles. |
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30"L x 17"D x 16"H Beautifully restored in a glossy finish bringing out all of the intracies of this 140+ year old pine and oak woods. New replacement leather handles, hardware refreshed in the original black. |
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| Nice and Solid Low Profile, Great as a Coffee Table! Originally covered in canvas which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Then lightly sanded revealing beautiful 100+ year old aged pine and oak wood with fantastic character and grain. Completed with a satin finish. Working Lock and Key |
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30"L x 19"D x 13"H Just a nice well built solid trunk, new replacement leather handles, hardware refreshed in the original black. |
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| 1870s-1880s! For You Antique Afficionados and Collectors it JUST DOES NOT get any better than this! Identified ownership and provenance: Henry McNeil and his son Lyman B. McNeil from a well-known 19th Century Charlotte Vermont Family. Henry's father was Charles McNeil! All original beautifully designed hand tooled leather in perfect museum quality condition, all original leather handles and straps in perfect usable condition, all original interior with liftout tray and lithographs. Patent Dated Brass Lock. Never needed to be restored! Original Patent Dated Working Brass Lock AND Key! |
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31"L x 20"D x 26"H If you are into Original Equipment Antiques don't let this one get away as it does not get much better than this! Dated Brass Lock: May 1854, May 1866, Feb 186? and Nov 1870 or 1876! |
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| Photographic Examples of our Antique Trunks Being used as a Military or Naval Retirement Shadow Box and Memorabilia Storage Chest!! |
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| The Rarest of All! Detailed photos and technical characteristics of these authentic mid to late 19th century naval and nautical sea chests and stowage chests some of which may be for sale. |
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What Are Victorian Lithographs? Well, Here is the Answer! You Found It!
Many of our restored antique trunks were decorated with beautifully detailed and colorful Victorian Chomolithographs, or just lithographs for short. During the trunk restoration process we were able to save these lithographs and professionally restore them as well so as to provide many more years of visual pleasure as well as keeping the continued value and monetary appreciation of the trunk. Lithographic technology was developed in the 19th century and the process was extremely labor intensive, but the results were fantastic. Here is a brief description of how these Victorian Chromolithographs were produced:
The chromolithograph process is a planographic (flat surface, as opposed to raised or relief) printing method, which is employed in creating multiple colored prints. The technique involves drawing an image onto a stone or zinc plate with a grease-based crayon.
The stone is then gummed with gum arabic and nitric acid. Then, the stone is inked with oil-based paints and run through a printing press in conjunction with a sheet of paper, which is used to transfer the image onto the paper. Color is added by utilizing a separate stone to draw where the color is to be applied.
It then passes through the printing press with a separate sheet of paper to which it is transferred. If a particular artwork employs a variety of colors, it is not unusual for up to 25 stones to be used in the process. Each piece of paper will run through the printing press for each individual color needed.
Dependent on the detail, care and amount of colors, each print may take skilled workers several months to create. However, the opposite is also true, if the prints do not employ a great number of colors or detail the product may be easily mass produced in a more cost and time effective manner.
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Restored Antique Chest Furniture, Steamer Trunks and Steamer Chests can also be used as 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!
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Original nautical decor and nautical theme is authentic and there are no reproductions offered for sale at The Pirates Lair.
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The expert antique restoration information 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.
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