Restored green and gold pressed tin metal and wood antique trunk with handcrafted lift out tray. This trunk was originally restored decades and decades ago and the previous restorers used a dark green and gold finish on the pressed tin floral design similar to the original. The metal hardware securing the oak straps was also done at that time in a dark brass/gold finish, again staying true to form of the original. With the exception of some light sanding and touch ups we have kept this matching green and gold tone thoughout since it was in excellent condition. No working lock. The trunk and wood grain in general is of a dark patina, with both the exterior and interior have 3 coats of restorative spar varnish applied. |
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A solid trunk with 4 roller wheels intact, new handcrafted lift out tray, no lock and right clasp has lost tension over the years - but neither detracts from the overall look of the trunk |
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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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