The Pirate's Lair offers expert information and is the world's largest single source for Restored 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 offered 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 complement 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 rescue and save these 100+ year old trunks, but that we were able to restore them so as to be used for another 100+ years! Many of these antique trunks have dates stamped on them to help determine their age!
Note the two restored Antique Steamer Trunks in the above photos, both are Dome Top, Hump Back or Camel Back models and each is 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 people call and 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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Engraving Fee: $100 Minimum or $5 per Letter. |
| 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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These antique steamer trunks after being fully restored have transcended their original purpose in both beauty and function as they are now fine furniture which can be displayed even in the most discerning of homes and household decor!
Why take away from the beauty and sophistication of your home or office by having utilitarian looking steel filing cabinets and storage in your home or office when you can have these beautiful richly appointed and preserved antique steamer trunks in their stead!
The Pirate's Lair always has between 15 and 20 of these 100+ year old antique trunks fully restored and awaiting shipment.
| 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. |
Copy of Photo On Request With Every Trunk Purchase |
Click HERE to Review our Antique Restoration Process with "Before and After" photos!
If it's a genuine original antique trunk by Martin Maier, Excelsior, Jenny Lind or Lois Vuitton from the Titanic or Master and Commander theme or a Pirates of the Carirbbean decor you are seeking for your home, office or as a unique gift, this is it! The real deal! What a great treasure to give someone who has just moved and relocated here to the United States!IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to our extensive availability of restored antique trunks, the manner and procedures in which we restore our trunks, and our high placement in the various search engines we receive over 10 calls and as many emails every day by well intentioned people asking us to provide opinions, comments, appraisals, and/or pricing on trunks which they own themselves. As you can imagine this can be overwhelming and take up quite a bit of our time as there is no "easy" answer, especially since all of these trunks are at best similar but not exact to each other. So for these business and legal reasons we cannot offer you help on items which we do not possess ourselves. If this website can help you identify something you own yourself, help you with a restoration, or with how much your trunk is worth then that is great and we are glad to help in that way. However we cannot help you if you call us with questions about something we do not have in our possession.
| Medium Size Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s) All Wood Dome Top Antique "6 Plank Construction" Trunk with a Rich Butternut Brown Finish to the 140+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats. This is Called a "6 Plank" Trunk Because the Top, Sides, Front, Back and Bottom Are All Made From Single Planks!!! The Lid of This Trunk Has Been Planed and Sanded From a Single Plank into the Roll Top as Seen!! The Black Japanned Hardware Has All Been Polished to a Silvery-Black Patina Contasting Beautifully Against the Darker Woods. Working Dated Lock (1869) But No Key. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. The Original Lift Out Tray is Complete and Most Unusual We Have Seen with Leather Lift Handles Located on Either Side. The Victorian Lithograph on the Cover of this Lift Out Tray is FANTASTIC! |
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28"L x 16"D x 19"H A beautiful piece and a great addition to any contemporary home, or small apartment. The liftout tray and 6 plank construction are the standout features to this piece. The Victorian Lithograph and paper on the lift out tray has all been professionally sealed. |
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| Medium Size Mid-Late 19th Century (1860s - 1870s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Civil War era Trunk with an Rich Butternut Brown Finish to the 130+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats. The Black Japanned Hardware Has All Been Polished to a Silvery-Black Patina Contasting Beautifully Against the Darker Woods. Non-Working Lock Which Replaced the Original in the Distant Past. Original Lift Out Tray. RARE Original Wooden Oak Handles!!! |
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28"L x 15"D x 15"H A beautiful piece and a great addition to any contemporary home, or small apartment. |
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| Medium Size Mid-Late 19th Century (1860s - 1870s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk with an Rich Butternut Brown Finish to the 130+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats. The Black Japanned Hardware Has All Been Polished to a Silvery-Black Patina Contasting Beautifully Against the Darker Woods. Each of the Oak Slats Have Two Decorative Securing Nails with Large Button Heads. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. Working Lock and Key. |
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28"L x 16"D x 19"H A beautiful piece and a great addition to any contemporary home, apartment, or in a room with a 19th century decor. |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1870s - 1880s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk in an Even Rich Reddish-Brown Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats. The Black Japanned Hardware and Large Decorative Metal Buttons Have Been Polished with a Silvery-Black Patina. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. Beautiful Victorian Lithograph of Woman in Period Dress. Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 18"D x 22"H A great addition to any contemporary home or in a 19th century decor. Has that nice "High Arch" giving it that pirate chest look and feel. Also as a re-purpose for an Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box Idea Retirement Gift. Or for a 19th century decor! Has that sought after High Arch to the lid. |
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| Large Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s - 1880s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk in an Even Light Golden-Yellow Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and Darker Brown Wide Oak Wood Slats; Contrasting Beautifully Against the Black Japanned Hardware and Dated Working Lock (March 1869 and April 1877). Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Two Decorative Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Beautiful Wood Grain Everywhere. Large Hidden Compartment Under the Lid. Original Victorian Lithograph of Young Woman in Period Dress. Working Lock and Key! |
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30"L x 18"D x 21"H Another nice, solid mid 19th century all wood dome top perfect for as a re-purpose into an Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box Idea for a Retirement Gift. Very suitable in any contemporary home, or one with an antique decor. Has that High Arch Piratey look and feel. Lots of character to this one. |
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| Large Size Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s - 1880s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk in an Even Medium Brown Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and VERY Wide Oak Wood Slats, Contrasting Beautifully Against the Black Japanned Hardware and Brass Lock. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Dated Working Lock, No Key: February 1867. Two Decorative Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Beautiful Wood Grain Everywhere. Hidden Compartment Under the Lid. Very Kewl Heavy Duty Rear Hinges! |
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30"L x 18"D x 23"H Another nice, solid mid 19th century all wood dome top perfect for as a re-purpose into an Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box Idea for a Retirement Gift. Could be very suitable in any contemporary home, or one with an antique decor. Has that High Arch Piratey look and feel. Lots of Character. |
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| Large Size Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s - 1880s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk in an Even Medium Brown Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and Oak Wood Slats (nice grain to both) Which Contrast Beautifully Against the Black Japanned Hardware and Large Capped Nail Heads Securing the Oak Wood Slats. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Beautiful Original Victorian Lithograph of a Young Woman in Period Dress and Whimsical Floral and Lake Scene. Slat Clamps in a Good Luck 4 Leaf Clover or Shamrock Design. Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 18"D x 21"H Another nice, solid mid 19th century all wood dome top perfect for as a re-purpose into an Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box Idea for a Retirement Gift. Could be very suitable in any contemporary home, or one with an antique decor. |
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| Large Size Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s - 1880s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk with that Sought After High Arch to the Lid Has a Reddish Brown Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and Oak Wood Slats Which Contrast Beautifully Against the Black Japanned Hardware, 3 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, and Brass Dated Lock (March 1867). Working Lock, No Key. All Sheet Metal and Edge Trim is Done in a Decorative Style Adding Lots of Character and that "Piratey" Look and Feel. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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32"L x 20"D x 26"H A nice, good solid mid 19th century all wood dome top perfect for as a re-purpose into an Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box Idea for a Retirement Gift. |
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| This Mid Size Late 19th Century (1880s - 1890s) All Wood Roll Top Antique Trunk is Elegant in its Simplicity with Seasoned 100+ Year Old Pine Body in a Light Golden-Yellow Patina and Dark Oak Wood Slats Contrasting Beautifully Against the Flat Black Japanned Hardware and the 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Front Lid Lift. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Three Rear Heavy Duty Hinges. A Good Solid Trunk! Working Lock AND Key! |
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28"L x 18"D x 21"H An affordable, good solid late 19th century all wood roll top perfect for an apartment or room used in any contemporary setting. |
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| This Large Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s - 1880s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk with Seasoned 120+ Year Old Pine Body and Numerous Wide Hand-turned Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Black Japanned Hardware. Nice Decorative Rosettes Attached to the Exterior. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Makers Label on the Underside Lid of the Famous "SHR & Co" as well as the Beautiful Victorian Lithographs Make this a Special Trunk. Working Lock and Key! |
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30"L x 16"D x 20"H A nicely constructed example of a mid-late 19th century all wood dome top which could easily be used in any contemporary home, or room fitted out in a 19th century decor! Perfect as an Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or Navy Retirement Shadow Box! |
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| This Very Large Late 19th Century (1880s - 1890s) All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk with the Seasoned 100+ Year Old Pine Body and Numerous Oak Wood Slats Contrasting Beautifully Against the Black Japanned Hardware and Leather Trim Edging. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Non-Working Lock. Heavy Duty Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Lid Guides, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts. |
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36"L x 21"D x 24"H Well constructed example of a late 19th century all wood flat top which could be used in any contemporary home, 19th century decor! Perfect as an Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or Navy Retirement Shadow Box! Could be easily used as the base for a coffee table. |
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| RARE!!! Large Late 19th Century (1870s-1890s) All Flat Top Antique "Theatrical" Trunk For Sale With a Rich Medium-Brown Patina to the Pine Wood Body and Wide Hand Tooled Oak Wood Slats. The Polished and Blackend Hardware Contrasting Beautifully Against the 100+ Year Old Seasoned Woods. One Functional and Decorative Nail Strip Across the Body Providing Additional Character. There are Four Heavy Duty Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts for the Fold-up Lid Along with Edge Guards. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. This Theatrical Trunk Has 3 Cubby Holes and 3 Drawers for Storage. Working Lock and Key! |
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34"L x 21"D x 26"H Well constructed and substantial! This would make a great addition to a home with a 19th century decor, and especially for someone in the Theater Industry! This could also be re-purposed into an open display case for an antique store! |
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| Spectacular! Large Late 19th Century (1870s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale With a Rich Medium-Light Patina to the Pine Wood Body and Wide Hand Tooled Oak Wood Slats. The Blackend Hardware Contrasting Beautifully Against the 100+ Year Old Seasoned Woods. Two Functional and Decorative Wide Nail Strips Across the Body Providing Additional Character. VERY Rare and Kewl Front Latches - Have Only Seen These Type Latches Once Before! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Dated Dual Brass Lock But No Key (Sep 1869). Trunk has that Sought After "High Arch" to the Dometop Giving it that Distinctive Piratey Look! TWO Working Hidden Compartments Under the Lid. Original Victorian Lithographs! Original Passport and Document Pouch!! Original Lift Out Tray. |
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32"L x 21"D x 25"H A well constructed and substantial 19th century dome top perfect in any contemporary home or 19th century decor! |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1870s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale With a Rich Medium-Light Patina to the Pine Wood Body and Wide Hand Tooled Oak Wood Slats. The Blackend Hardware Contrasting Beautifully Against the 100+ Year Old Seasoned Woods. Two Functional and Decorative Wide Nail Strips Across the Body Providing Additional Character. Hardware Loops are Remnants of Past Leather Straps. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Dated Brass Lock: Feb 1867, May 1868, March 1869, Nov 1870. Trunk has that Sought After "High Arch" to the Dometop Giving it that Distinctive Piratey Look! Working Compartment Under the Lid. Original Victorian Lithograph! Original Lift Out Tray. Working Brass Lock and Key. |
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32"L x 19"D x 22"H A well constructed and heavy 19th century dome top perfect in any contemporary home or 19th century decor! Excellent re-purpose into a Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Retirement Shadow Box! |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1870s-1880s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale With a Rich Medium Patina to the Pine Wood Body and Wide Hand Tooled Oak Wood Slats. The Blackend Hardware Contrasting Beautifully Against the 100+ Year Old Seasoned Woods with Each and Every Nail Head Finished in a Gold Leaf! Two Functional and Decorative Wide Nail Strips Across the Body Providing Additional Character. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Dated Very Kewl Brass Lock: Jan, 1870. Trunk has that Sought After "High Arch" to the Dometop Giving it that Distinctive Piratey Look! Original Lift Out Tray. Working Brass Lock and Key. |
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28"L x 19"D x 25"H A well constructed and heavy 19th century dome top perfect in any contemporary home or 19th century decor! Excellent re-purpose into a Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Retirement Shadow Box! |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale With a Rich Medium Patina to the Pine Wood Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats. The Cast Iron Hardware Finished in a Flat Black Contrasting Beautifully Against the 100+ Year Old Seasoned Woods! Working Lock, No Key. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Trunk has that Sought After "High Arch" to the Dometop! |
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32"L x 19"D x 22"H A well constructed and heavy 19th century dome top perfect in any contemporary home or 19th century decor! Excellent re-purpose into a Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Retirement Shadow Box! |
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| Large Size Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale With a Rich Light Patina to the 100+ Year Old Pine and Hand Planed Oak Woods, Contrasting Beautifully Against the Dated Blackend Hardware and Unique Rear Hinges (Oct 12 1880)! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray with Stay Up Mechanism! Polished Silvery Nail Heads Contrast Against the Black Hardware and Metal Sheathing. Working Lock and Key! |
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30"L x 16"D x 21"H A well constructed and tight 19th century dome top with all of the features that a collector would want. Perfect in any contemporary home or 19th century decor! |
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| Mid Size Mid 19th Century (1850s-1860s) Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale With a Rich Even Light Brown Patina to the 140+ Year Old Pine and Hand Planed Oak Woods which Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackend Hardware! Non-Working Lock. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Remanants of the Original Leather Strapping and Buckles. Nice Rosettes Affixing the Oak Slats and Metal Banding. Original Lift Out Tray.. |
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28"L x 16"D x 16"H A well constructed Civil War era antique trunk for sale a VERY RARE working lock and key! Perfect Re-purpose and gift for a Civil War re-enactor to store period items and treasures! |
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| Mid Size Mid 19th Century (1850s-1860s) Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale With a Rich Even Light Brown Patina to the 140+ Year Old Pine and Hand Planed Oak Woods which Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackend Hardware! Working Lock, No Key. Original Brass Capped End Caps and New Leather Handles. Remanants of the Original Leather Strapping and Buckles w/ Brass Capped Nails. |
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29"L x 16"D x 14"H A well constructed Civil War era antique trunk for sale. Perfect Re-purpose and gift for a Civil War re-enactor to store period items and treasures! |
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| Mid Size Mid 19th Century (1850s-1860s) Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale With a Rich Even Light Brown Patina to the 140+ Year Old Pine and Oak Woods which Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackend Hardware and Rich Dark Golden Brass Capped Nails! Original Brass Capped End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Brass Lock and Key. Working Lock and Key. |
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25"L x 14"D x 12"H A well constructed Civil War era antique trunk for sale a VERY RARE working lock and key! Perfect Re-purpose and gift for a Civil War re-enactor to store period items and treasures! |
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| Late 19th Century (1890s) Small Desktop Size Salesman Sampler or Antique Doll Trunk For Sale With a Nice Even Brown Patina and Contrasting Blackend Hardware. Original End Caps. Working Lock and Key. |
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16"L x 10"D x 9"H A great small little storage trunk which could sit on a desk, dresser or shelf. Perfect to keep small antique collectables in! |
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| Late 19th Century (1890s) Small Salesman Sampler or Doll Antique Trunk For Sale With Original End Caps. Perfect for the Desktop or Dresser To Store Documents and Other Small Collectables. Large Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood from the Original Cut at the Saw Mill! Working Lock and Key! |
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17"L x 10"D x 10"H A great small little storage trunk which could sit on a desk, dresser or shelf. Perfect to keep small antique collectables in! |
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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) Pressed Tin Filigree Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale With a Fantastic Wheat Design in a Black and Gold Leaf Finish. The Lighter Oak Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Black Body and Hardware. All Original Detailed Hardware in a Black Finish Consisting of Decorative Oak Slat Clamps and lid Lift. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray with Multiple Fantastically Detailed Victorian Lithographs all Professionally Sealed. Hidden Compartment Under the Lid! Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 17"D x 21"H A fantastic 120 plus Year Old fully restored antique dome top trunk perfect for any contemporary home or 19th century decor. Has great character to both the wood and the abundant hardware and the pressed tin wheat floral design is beyond awesome. |
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| Another Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood and Pressed Tin Metal Humpback or Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale With a Beautiful aand Fantastic Black and Gold Highlighted Filigree Swirl and Leaf Design. All Original Detailed Hardware Finished in a Flat Black with Gold Leaf Highlighting. There's Great Character to this 120 Plus Year Old Antique Trunk with the Pine Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats Contasting Beautifully with the Black and Gold Highlighting. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Pressed Heart Design on the Slat Clamps. Lift Out Tray with New Bottom. Working Lock and Key! |
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28"L x 16"D x 17"H A fantastic 120 plus Year Old fully restored antique dome top trunk perfect for a small room or apartment. Has all of the features wanted for any contemporary home or 19th century decor. Has great character to both the wood and the abundant hardware and the pressed tin floral design is beyond awesome. |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood and Pressed Tin Metal Humpback or Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale With a Beautiful aand Fantastic Black and Gold Highlighted Filigree Rose and Vine Design. All Original Detailed and Dated Hardware (March 1880). There's Great Character to this 120 Plus Year Old Antique Trunk with the Pine Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats Contasting Beautifully with the Black and Gold Leaf Highlighting. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Hidden Compartment Under the Lid. Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 18"D x 22"H A fantastic 120 plus Year Old fully restored antique dome top trunk with all of the features wanted for any contemporary home or 19th century decor. Has great character to both the wood and the abundant hardware and the pressed tin floral design is beyond awesome. |
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| Large Late 19th Century (Late 1880s-1890s) All Wood Restored "Low Profile" Roll Top Antique Trunk For Sale With Great Character to the 120 Plus Year Old Pine Body and Wide Red Oak Wood Slats. The Polished Silvery Heavy Duty Hardware Consists of Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts and New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Nice and Distinctive Curve to the Roll Top. Working Lock and Key! |
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36"L x 21"D x 12"H A fantastic 120 plus Year Old fully restored antique flat top "Low Profile" trunk perfect for any contemporary home or 19th century decor. Has great hardware polished to a contrasting silvery finish. |
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| Large Size Mid-Late 19th Century (Late 1870s-1880s) All Wood Restored Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale With an Exceptional Look and Character to the 140 Plus Year Old Pine Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats in a Rich Dark Reddish Finish. Has that Sought After High Arch to the Domed Lid. The Heavy Duty Cast Iron Hardware Retains Much of its Original Black Japanning and the Front Latches are Very Unique and Dated - May 16, 1875. Nicely Patterned Nail Strip Across the Body and Decorative Nail Design in Diamond Pattern. Broken Brass Lock. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Hidden Compartment Under the Lid! |
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29"L x 18"D x 23"H A beautiful 130 plus Year Old fully restored antique dome top trunk perfect for a contemporary home or 19th century decor. This restored antique trunk would be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box! |
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| Large and Substantial Mid 19th Century (1860s-1870s) All Wood Humpback Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale With Great Features such as Heavy Duty Polished Hardware with Remnants of the Original Black Japanning, Hidden Compartment Under the Lid, Victorial Lithograph of Young Woman in Period Dress, Circular Saw Mill Impressions Left in the Wood. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Nice Design on the Working Brass Lock, No Key w/ Dates (May 1854 and May 1866). Patent Dates on the Hardware Clamps (May 4 1869). The Extra Thick Planks on the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Have Great Character and a Beautiful Grain! This would make a GREAT Military and Navy Retirement Shadow Box! This Antique Trunk has that Sought After High Arch to the Dome Top! |
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32"L x 19"D x 25"H A beautiful 140 Year Old fully restored antique dome top trunk perfect for any contemporary home. Lots of character to this trunk and the polished hardware contrasts beautifully with the pine and oak woods. Great for a Army, Marine Corps, Air Force or Navy Retirement Shadow Box Idea! |
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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale With Great Features such as that Sought After High Arch to the Lid, Heavy Duty Dated Cast Iron Hardware (June 7, 1881), Hidden Compartment Under the Lid, Working Brass Lock No Key. The Original Cast Iron Hardware Has Been Polished and Retains Much of Its Original Black Japanning and Consists of Original Decorative End Caps, Front Lid Lift, and Beautifully Polished Oak Slat Securing Clamps. This 120+ Year Old Antique Trunk has Fantastic Character and a Magnificent Grain Along with Original Cast Iron End Caps and New Leather Handles. This would make a GREAT Military and Navy Retirement Shadow Box! |
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30"L x 18"D x 21"H A beautiful 120 Plus Year Old fully restored antique trunk perfect for any contemporary home or large room outfitted in a 19th century decor. Lots of character to this trunk. Great for a Army, Marine Corps, Air Force or Navy Retirement Shadow Box Idea! The Cast Iron Hardware is absolutely beautiful and this trunk was well made with extra heavy duty pine wood planks and oak wood slats. |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale With Great Features such as that Sought After High Arch to the Lid, Heavy Duty Cast Iron Hardware, Victorian Lithograph, Working Brass Lock and Key. The Original Cast Iron Hardware Has Been Polished and Retains Much of Its Original Black Japanning and Consists of Heavy Duty End Caps, Front Lid Lift, Intricate Lid Guides and Rear Hinges. This 120+ Year Old Antique Trunk has Fantastic Character and a Magnificent Grain Along with Original Cast Iron End Caps and New Leather Handles. The Victorian Lithograph of a Young Girl in Period Dress is Fanatastically Detailed. This would make a GREAT Military and Navy Retirement Shadow Box! Working Brass Lock and Key! |
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34"L x 20"D x 25"H A beautiful 120 Plus Year Old fully restored antique trunk perfect for any contemporary home or large room outfitted in a 19th century decor. Lots of character to this trunk. Great for a Army, Marine Corps, Air Force or Navy Retirement Shadow Box Idea! The Cast Iron Hardware is absolutely beautiful and this trunk was well made with extra heavy duty pine wood planks and oak wood slats. |
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| Large Mid-Late 19th Century (1860s-1870s) All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk With Great Features such as the Sought After High Arch to the Lid, Original Lift Out Tray and Front Leather Straps, Hidden Compartment Under the Lid, Victorian Lithograph, Dated Hardware (May 4, 1869) and Dated Brass Lock (May 1854, May 1867, and May 1868). Working Brass Lock, No Key. This 140+ Year Old Antique Trunk has Fantastic Character and a Magnificent Grain Along with Original Cast Iron End Caps and New Leather Handles. This would make a GREAT Military and Navy Retirement Shadow Box! |
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33"L x 20"D x 26"H A beautiful 140 Plus Year Old fully restored antique trunk for any contemporary home or large room outfitted in a 19th century decor. Lots of character to this trunk. Great for a Army, Marine Corps, Air Force or Navy Retirement Shadow Box Idea! |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1900s) All Wood Low Profile Antique Steamer Trunk With Fantastic Heavy Duty Polished Hardware and Leather Edging on All Corners and Across the Body! 110+ Year Old Seasoned Pine Wood Body Oak Slats Finished Off in A Dark Stain. This Antique Trunk has All of its Original Decorative Large Brass Nail Heads Adorned on All Sides. This Restored Antique Trunk has Fantastic Grain and Lots of Character with Heavy Duty Hardware Consisting of Edge Guards, Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, Original End Caps w/ Lid Guides, and New Leather Handles. Working Brass Lock and Key |
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32"L x 19"D x 13"H A beautiful low profile restored trunk for any contemporary home or large room outfitted in a 19th century decor. Lots of character to this trunk. Great for a Coffee Table!! |
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| Huge and Substantial Late 19th Century (1870s-1880s) All Wood Dome Top or Humpback Antique Trunk With the Sought After High Arch, Polished Black Japanned Hardware, Period-typical Decorative Rosettes Adorning the Body, Victorian Lithographs Under the Lid and Covering the Original Lift Out Tray. Dated Working Lock (Mar 1869 and Apr 1877), No Key. 130+ Year Old Seasoned Natural Pine Body, Wide Red Oak Slats with Decorative Grooves, and Circular Impressions on the Inside Planks From the First Cut at the Saw Mill. This Restored Antique Dome Top Trunk has Fantastic Grain and Lots of Character with Hidden Functional Compartment Under the Lid. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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36"L x 21"D x 25"H A beautiful HUGE$ restored trunk for any contemporary home or large room outfitted in a 19th century decor. Lots of character to this trunk. The Victorian Lithographs of Women in Period Dress are absolutely beautiful and perfectly detailed. The compartment doors under the lid and on the liftout tray are constructed of wood, not the regular cardbard found on most trunks. The large compartment lid on the liftout tray is not attached but could possibly be or even put into a frame (which would be our first suggestion)! |
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| Large and Substantial Late 19th Century (1870s-1880s) All Wood Dome Top or Humpback Antique Trunk With Polished Black Japanned Hardware, RARE Nathan Currier Victorian Lithograph of President John Tyler, Part of Currier's Presidential Series. Original Lift Out Tray. Working Lock, No Key. The 120+ Year Old Seasoned Natural Pine Body, Wide Red Oak Slats, and Circular Impressions on the Inside Planks From the First Cut at the Saw Mill. This Restored Antique Dome Top Trunk has Fantastic Grain and Lots of Character with Two Nail Strips Across the Body. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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34"L x 19"D x 22"H A beautiful large restored trunk for any contemporary home or large room outfitted in a 19th century decor. Lots of character to this trunk and would make a great re-purpose into a Military or Navy Retirement Shadow Box! The Victorian Lithograph of John Tyler by Nathan Currier (of Currier-Ives) is Extremely Rare. |
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| Very Large Size Late 19th Century All Wood Roll Top Antique Steamer Trunk With Plenty of Polished Silvery Black Japanned Heavy Duty Cast Iron Hardware and Two Nail Strip Across The Body! This Century Old Seasoned Pine and Oak Woods Have a Golden Pecan and Chestnut Finish. Working Lock, No Key. This Restored Antique Trunk has Fantastic Grain, Character, and Beauty to the Wood. All Original Polished Heavy Duty Hardware Includes Edge Guards, Front Lid Lift, Heavy Duty Front Latches and 3 Rear Hinges. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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36"L x 21"D x 24"H A beautiful large restored trunk for any contemporary home or large room outfitted in a 19th century decor. Lots of character to this trunk! Perfect as a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or US Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box. |
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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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| Large Size Late 19th Century Roll Top Antique Trunk w/ 100 Year Old Cured and Seasoned All Natural Pine and Oak Woods. All Original Hardware Still Retains Much of the Original Black Japanning. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Lock and Key! |
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30"L x 20"D x 21"H A great trunk for any contemporary home, and perfect as a Military or Navy Shadow Box Retirement Idea! |
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| Very Large Size Late 19th Century Dome Top Antique Steamer Trunk w/ Exterior Pressed Tin Filigree Wheat Design in Black with Dark Leaf Gold Highlights and Lighter Oak Wood Slats. All Original Hardware Dated November 1880 and Dated Lock: March 24, 1891. Non-Working Lock. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Hidden Compartment Under the Lid!! Fantastic Large Original Lithographs! |
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36"L x 20"D x 24"H A great trunk for any contemporary home. Perfect as a Military or Navy Shadow Box Retirement Idea! |
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| Medium Size All Wood Late 19th Century Dome Top Antique Steamer Trunk w/ Medium Brown Patina to the Pine Wood Body and Lighter Oak Wood Slats. Original Lift Out Tray. Original End Caps w/ Stars and New Leather Handles. Large Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood from the Original Cut of the Saw Blade at the Mill. Black Japanned Hardware w/ Unique Flip Style Front Latches. Working Lock and Key! |
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28"L x 17"D x 23"H A great trunk for that small room or apartment. Perfect as a Military or Navy Shadow Box Retirement Idea! |
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| Mid or Medium Size Faux Alligator Pressed Tin in a Red and Black Finish. Late 19th Century Roll Top Antique Trunk. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Large and Wide Protective and Natural Oak Wood Slats. Working Lock and Key! |
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28"L x 16"D x 18"H A great trunk for that small room or apartment. |
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| Large Size All Wood Civil War Era (1860s) Mid 19th Century All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk with a Rich Natural Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats. The Hand Craftsmanship Can Clearly be Seen on the Oak Slats. Original Mid-19th Century Period Rosettes Adorn The Front and Top of the Trunk with None Missing! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Lock AND Key. |
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32"L x 18"D x 21"H A great 150 year old all wood dome top trunk that would look great in any room, but especially in a rustic or 19th century period decor. Perfect as a Military, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps or Navy Retirement Shadow Box Idea! |
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| Medium Size All Wood Early 20th Century All Flat Top Antique Trunk with a Dark Deep Red Mahogany Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Red Oak Slats. The Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Perfectly with the Silvery Polished Hardware. Working Lock, No Key. All of the Original Hardware Which Has Been Polished to a Silvery Sheen. Front Latches Have Built-in Lid Lifts. Dated Lock: December 10 1907. Original Lift Out Tray! New End Caps and Leather Handles. |
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28"L x 16"D x 18"H A perfect all wood flat top in a rich mahogany finish that could be used in the most contemporary of homes to store or display all sorts of prized possessions! Perfect as a Military, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps or Navy Retirement Shadow Box Idea! |
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| This One Has ALL of the Wanted Features! Late 19th Century (1870s - 1880s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk with a Nice Sought After High Arch Giving it that definitive "Piratey" or Treasure Chest Look. Original Decorative Cast Iron Dated Hardware and Brass Lock (May, 11 1875 and Jan 11, 1874). Original Iron End Caps and New Leather Handles. Natural Pine Wood Body in a Rich Reddish-Golden-Brown Finish with Wide Red Oak slats. All Hardware was Polished and Still Retains Much of the Original Black Japanning. Original Lift Out Tray with the "Stay Up" Latch! Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood From the Original First Saw Cut at the Mill. Four Heavy Duty Rear Hinges for Extra Support. Design Impressions Left in the Wood From the Original Tooled Leather. Working Dated Brass Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 21"D x 25"H This dome top has that great rustic look and feel to it with lots of character to both wood and hardware! Has all of the features which a collector or user would want: all wood, liftout tray with stay up feature, working dated lock AND key! Would be a centerpiece in any room, even in a contemporary decor! |
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| Mid Size All Wood Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s-1890s) Humpback or Dome top Antique Trunk For Sale with a Sought After High Arch Offering it that Piratey Look! It's in a Rich Even Natural Pine Wood Finish to the Body with Red Oak Wood Slats. This Dome Top or Humpback Retains Much of the Original Black Japanned Hardware, Remnants of the Original Front Leather Straps and Buckles. New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Working Lock but No Key. Raised Letters on Wheel Case/Clamp Read "APL". Original Document or Passport Pouch on the Hidden Compartment Door. Original Victorian Lithograph of Young Girl. The Entire Inside Lid Has Been Professionally Sealed Providing Long-Lasting Protection to the 120+ Year Old Document Pouch, Paper Covering and Lithographs. Dated Brass Lock: "May, 1854, Feb 1867, May 1868" |
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28"L x 17"D x 24"H A super nice mid-size well-constructed dome top or humpback trunk with lots of period features which would look great in any room. A great re-purpose as a Navy or Military Retirement Shadow Box, Display, and Storage Trunk. |
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| Large Size All Wood Late 19th or Early 20th Century Roll Top Antique Trunk For Sale in a Rich Natural Golden-Yellow Pine Finish to the Body with Dark Walnut Stained Oak Wood Slats. The Roll Top Has Very Kewl Ridges Stamped Into the Sheet Metal. Beautiful Contrasting Polished Hardware with Remnants of the Original Black Japanning. The Front Latches Have a Very Unique Design. Original Leather Strap Tie Downs, New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Original Cast Iron Lid Lift. Working Lock AND Key! |
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32"L x 19"D x 21"H Another well built and solid roll top antique trunk for sale which would make a great addition into any room! A perfect re-purpose as a Navy Retirement Shadow Box, Display, and Storage Trunk. |
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| Huge All Wood Late 19th or Early 20th Century Low Profile Flat Top Antique Steamer Trunk For Sale in a Rich Natural Light Golden-Yellow Pine Finish to the Body with Dark Walnut Stained Oak Wood Slats. Beautiful Contrasting Heavy Duty Polished Hardware with Remnants of the Original Black Japanning: Decorative Corners and Edge Guards, Lid Guides, Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, 4 Rear Hinges, and Lots of Pleasantly Designed Nail Heads. Patent Date on the Working Brass Lock: Dec 6, 1890. New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray w/ Movable Compartment. Manufacturers Brass Badge: "Haskell Bros. Chicago USA". RARE Document and Passport Pouch. Working Brass Lock and Key!. |
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38"L x 21"D x 14"H Another well built and solid low profile flat top antique trunk for sale which would make a great coffee table! |
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| All Wood Late 19th Century 1870s-1890s Flat Top Antique Trunk with a Rich Even Medium Reddish- Yellow-Brown Finish to the Pine Body Contrasting Beautifully with the Red Oak Slats. New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Polished Silvery Hardware. Original Cast Iron Lid Lift. This Antique Trunk Would Maike a Perfect Airforce, Army or Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box Idea! Original Lift Out Tray. Working Lock AND Key! |
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32"L x 19"D x 22"H A well built and solid flat top antique trunk which would make a great addition to any room in a contemporary home! A perfect re-purpose as a Navy Retirement Shadow Box, Display, and Storage Trunk. |
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| All Wood Late 19th/Early 20th Century Flat Top Antique Steamer Trunk with a Rich Natural Light Golden Yellow Finish with Reddish-Brown Highlights to the Pine Body Contrasting Beautifully with the Red Oak Slats. New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Beautiful Heavy Duty Silvery Polished Hardware Plate Offer a Fantastic Contrast to the 100 Plus Year Old Seasoned Wood. This Antique Trunk Would Maike a Perfect Navy Retirement Gift Shadow Box Idea! Front Latches Have Built-in Shell-shaped Lid Lifts. Working Lock and Key |
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34"L x 20"D x 22"H A well built and solid flat top antique trunk would make a GREAT addition to any room! A perfect re-purpose as a Navy Retirement Shadow Box, Display, and Storage Trunk. |
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| An All Wood Mid Size Mid 19th Century 1850s-1860s Jenny Lind Style Flat Top Antique Trunk with a Rich Natural Medium Reddish-Yellow Pine Wood Finish Being Complimented with Original Brass Capped Buttons and Black Japanned Iron Bands! New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Working Lock, No Key! Unusual Textual Stamping on the Metal Edge Band. |
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28"L x 15"D x 14"H A fantastic mid size antique trunk that would fit perfect in a nautical office holding documents or other treasures |
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| An All Wood Mid Size Flat Top Antique Trunk with a Rich and Even Natural Golden Finish with Hints of Red and Yellow which Contrast Beautifully Against the Dark Walnut Finish of the Oak Wood Sluts and Polished Silvery Hardware. Some Remnants of the Black Japanning is Found on the Heavy Duty Hardware and Metal Banding. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts. Remnants of the Original Leather Strap Tiedowns. The Grain and Overall Character of the Wood on this Trunk is Fantastic! Working Lock And Key. |
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26"L x 16"D x 18"H This is a great mid-size trunk, well built and solid with lots of really nice hardware that would be found on trunks twice its size. This could make a great document or treasure chest for a small office, or perhaps even an end table. |
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| Large Size All Wood Flat Top Trunk with a Rich Even Natural Golden Honey Finish to the 100 Plus Year Old Pine Wood Body, Red Oak Wood Slats, and Polished Silvery-Black Hardware. New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Original Lid Lift and Liftout Tray! Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 19"D x 22"H A nice solid large size flat top and would be perfect as a military or navy retirement gift and shadow box! |
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| Mid Size All Wood Civil War Era Flat Top Trunk with a Rich Even Dark Red Pecan Finish and Lots of Character to the Grain of this 150 Year Old Pine Wood. The Trunk is Adorned with Period Brass Buttons as a Decoration. Working Lock, No Key. New End Caps with New Leather Handles. |
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28"L x 15"D x 14"H A nice solid mid size Civil War era flat top perfect as a coffee table or even as a military or navy retirement gift or shadow box. |
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| RARE RARE RARE - Large Size All Wood Oak Slat Roll or Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale by Excelsior!! Original Shipping Label Affixed to the Exterior of the Trunk. The Pine Wood Body Base with Handcrafted and Fitted Oak Slats Affixed Over the Top. Has a Rich Medium-Dark Reddish-Brown Patina to the Oak Slats with Remnants of the Original Black Japanning on the Hardware. New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Original Owners Initials Stenciled to Each Side: "W.W.T.". The Shipping Label was From the : "W.E. Thomas Co, West Haven CT to NY" and Most Likely a Shipping Agent. The Maker Mark "Excelsior, Patented Jan 7, 1868" is Stamped on the Top Front Oak Slat in Two Places. There is a Second Pat Date Stamped onto the Wheel Hardware But it is Indistinct. Large Copper Clad Buttons. Working Lock and Key |
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30"L x 18"D x 21"H A nice solid large size Excelsior Oak Slat Roll Top Antique Trunk that doesnt have a single slat missing or broken, and will be a focal point in any room it is placed. The trunk has a Fantastic Finish and Patina that only 130+ Year Old Cured Oak Wood can Achieve!! This would make an excellent Military or Navy retirement gift or unituq Navy shadow box! |
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| 1880s-1890s. Large Antique Dome Top Trunk with Pressed Tin Faux Alligator Finished off in a Dark Gray-Green! This Antique Trunk also has the Sought After High Arch to the Dome. The Red Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Darker Gray-Green Body. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. Working Brass Lock, No Key. Heavy Duty Front Latches. Original Victorian Lithograph Found Under the Lid of a Young Woman in Period Dress with Birds and Flowers. |
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31"L x 20"D x 25"H A nice solid antique all metal dome top trunk in that sought after faux alligator along with an original Victorian Lithograph. Perfect as a Wedding Gift or an Anniversary Gift. Would also work as a Military or Navy Shadow Box. |
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| Huge All Wood Roll Top Trunk with heavy Duty Cast Iron Hardware Finished Off in Flat Black Contrasting Beautifully with the Oak Wood Slats. Original Cast Iron End Caps with New Leather Handles. Non-Working Brass Lock. This is a Substantial and Heavy Roll Top Constructed with Extra Thick Planks. |
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37"L x 23"D x 25"H A nice solid antique all wood roll top. This antique trunk would make a Perfect Shadow Box for a military or navy retirement! |
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| Very Large All Metal Dome Top Trunk with a Silvery Cross-Hatch Pressed Tin Design with the Metal Oak Wood Clamps Having a "Fleur Di Lis" Stamped Design. Working Lock, No Key. Original Cast Iron End Caps with New Leather Handles. Unique Front Latches with Patent Date of "July 1, 1873". |
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33"L x 21"D x 27"H A nice solid antique dome top trunk with a fantastic exterior finish. Would perhaps be perfect for that 20 or 30 Year military or naval retirement gift and re-purposed as a shadowbox! |
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| Large, Heavy, and Substantial is this Restored Antique Roll Top Trunk! Beautiful Late 19th Century 120+ Year Old Restored Antique Roll Top Trunk with Silvery Polished Hardware Retaining Much of the Black Japanning. A Rich Golden Reddish Honey Finish to the Body with Red Oak Slats All Complimenting Perfectly Together. Remnants of the Leather Strap Tie Downs on Across Front and Top Body. New End Caps and Leather Handles. Dated Lock: April 16, 1879 Working Lock and Key |
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33"L x 21"D x 23"H This is a substantial trunk with Extra Thick Pine Wood Planks! Another fantastic 100+ year old antique roll top trunk with lots of character and great patina to the contrasting pine wood body, oak slats, and silvery polished hardware. Perfect re-purpose for a Military or Navy Shadowbox Retirement Gift. |
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| Huge Early 20th Century Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk with a Rich Even Pine Wood Finish to the Body, Red Oak Slats, and Contrasting Dark Silvery Gun-Metal Gray Patina of the Hardware Which has Been Carefully Cleaned and Polished. Working Lock but No Key. New End Caps and Leather Handles. |
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37"L x 21"D x 22.5"H Another fantastic flat top that would fit great in any medium to large size room. Perfect to store blankets at the foot of a bed or re-purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Navy Shadow Box. |
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| Large Early 20th Century Low Profile Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk with a Fantastic Rich Natural Finish on the Pine Wood Body with Red Oak Slat Finish. Original Leather Edge Trim Intact and Beautiful! This is a Well Made Trunk by the Famous "Henry Likly Company" of Rochester, NY with the Brass Manufacturers Tag Displayed on the Top Lid! The Heavy Duty Hardware, Lid Guides, Large Nail Heads, and Front Latches Have Been Carefully Cleaned and Polished. Working Lock but No Key. Original Leather Tie Downs were Saved and Present. Original and Unique New End Caps with Built-In Lid Guides and New Leather Handles Completed this Trunk! |
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35"L x 20"D x 13.5"H Another fantastic flat top that would fit great in any medium to large size room. Perfect to store blankets at the foot of a bed! Great re-purpose as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift or Navy Shadow Box. |
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| Large 19th Century All Wood Dome Top or Humpback Antique Steamer Trunk. An Even Rich Light Golden Brown Patina to both the Oak and Pine Woods. Original Liftout Tray. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Hidden Lid Compartment with Door! Original Victorian Lithograph of a Woman in Peasant Garb Readking a Letter and Holding a Rose. Working brass Lock AND Key! |
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34"L x 21"D x 26"H A fantastic all wood dome top or humpback trunk with that distinctive "treasure chest or pirate chest" look and feel! Perfect as a Military or Navy Retirement Gift and Shadow Box! |
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| Large 100+ Year Old Late 19th or Very Early 20th Century (1890s-1900s) All Pressed Tin Exterior and Wood Interior Antique Barrel or Roll Top Trunk with Original Oxidized Polished Hardware Complimenting the Dark Blueish-Silvery Patina and Finish of the Pressed Tin Crosshatch Design and Wide Red Oak Slats! Remnants of the Original Black Japanning Still Intact. Working Lock, No Key. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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34"L x 21"D x 24"H Lots of character to this one with the fantastic pressed tin crosshatch design, handsome grain of the red oak slats. PERFECT as a Military or Navy Retirement Shadow Box! |
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| 140+ Year Old Mid 19th Century All Wood Antique Dome Top Trunk with Original Beautifully Oxidized Hardware Complimenting the Rich Patina of the Pine Wood Body and Red Oak Slats. Dated Brass Lock: 1868. Original Fabric Stays!! Remanants of the Original Leather Handles Were Left in Place Because They are So Kewl Looking! Two Hidden Compartments with Doors Found in the Lid. Contrasting Working Brass Lock dated 1868 But No Key. Original Pouch for Traveling Documents and Passports! Original Lift Out Tray with Lidded Compartment. Beautiful Victorian Lithographs, One of a Costume Party or Ball and the Other of a Side Bust of a Young Woman. |
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34"L x 20"D x 26"H A solid and substantial mid 19th century all wood dome top constructed with extra thick pine wood planks. Is a masculine looking trunk with lots of character, handsomely beautiful grain, and a very pleasing rich even finish would be a focal point in any room. Great as a Navy Shadow Box or Retirement Gift. Due to weight and substantial size local pickup is encouraged! |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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NEW Engraving Service!Now you can customize and personalize your antique steamer trunk for all time by having it professionally hand-engraved with a wood burner!
Below are just a few examples of what you can have done to commemorate your purchase as a Family Heirloom, as a Wedding Present, a Military Retirement Ceremony or other Retirement gift, a Memorial for a Fallen Comrade or Deceased Relative, as an Anniversary or Birthday Gift.
| Custom Designed, Handcrafted, and Hand Lettered in Caligraphy on your Antique 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!
The authentic antique nautical home furnishings found on this web site are all vintage and antique nautical furniture.
Original nautical decor and nautical theme is authentic and there are no reproductions offered for sale at The Pirates Lair.
All offered nautical coffee tables, nautical desks are with a nautical theme are from restored WW2 Liberty Ship and Victory Ship Wooden Hatch Covers.
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.
Only authentic antique steamer trunks and chests will be found at The Pirates Lair
The U.S. Navy nautical furniture, nautical home furnishings are made up of antique nautical tables, vintage nautical coffee tables, and other nautical decor with a nautical theme.