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RAREST OF THE RARE! ONE-OF-A-KIND! MUSEUM QUALITY, INVESTMENT GRADE CONDITION. PERFECT FOR THE ANTIQUE AFFICIONADO TRADITIONALIST OR PROFESSIONAL VICTORIAN HOME RESTORER. We believe that this trunk was purchased ca late 1870's then put into a dry attic and virtually untouched for over 130 years! Dated July 9, 1872. Trunk #254

In over 9 Years of Restoring Trunks This is the MOST Well Preserved in the Original State We Ever Had. Original Black Japanning on the hardware and gold/black paint on the floral design of the tin filigreed body is in absolute perfect condition with zero oxidation with crisp and rich colors. Original Leather handles, unique front flip latches with dates.

Original interior paper is decorated with gold six-pointed "Stars of David" in excellent condition with some very minor age discoloration on the inside. This would be the PERFECT gift with someone of Jewish heritage!!

Stunningly Beautiful, Sharp and Bright Original Victorian Lithographs with a Harvest Scene, a Red Fox Scene, a Young Girl Holding Basket of Flowers, a Teenage Girl with a Flattering Tricorne Hat!

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Medium Dome Top Antique Trunk - #254
RARE AND ONE-OF-A-KIND FOR THE ANTIQUE TRADITIONALIST OR PROFESSIONAL HOUSE RESTORER!

SIX-POINTED STARS of DAVID in the Interior Paper Design! In over 9 years restoring trunks we have never had another one as well preserved in original condition as this one! We think this trunk was purchased back in the 1870's or 1880's and then put into a dry attic for over 130 years until re-discovered! Everything on this trunk is original.

The black japanning used on all metal parts is in a perfect original state and is georgeous. We just lightly sanded the edges of the top lid oak strap clamps to give some contrast and it came out beautiful. All of the oak straps have the light goldish-yellow tone from the original shellac finish put on over a century ago! The pressed tin filigree floral design covering the exterior body is in perfect original condition with absolute zero oxidation to the original gold and black paint - Stunning is the only word! The leather handles are original! Unique front flip lock latches with dated hardware of July 9 1872

Opening the trunk lid shows the absolutely brilliant, sharp and clear, beautiful original Victorian Lithographs on the inside lid and top door covering of the liftout tray! Magnificent with no color loss whatsoever! Most remarkable was the well preserved thin paper lining found on the inside of the trunk and liftout tray which normally in most if not all cases has been so badly aged or stained by moisture it needs to be removed. However due to the extraordinary condition we were able to seal and save all of this inside paper which has a dark goldish yellow color with darker gold "Six-Pointed Stars of David" as the design! Perfect for someone with a Jewish Heritage!

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Mid Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 27"L x 15"D x 20"H
Stunningly beautiful is the only way to describe this trunk. Working Lock but no Key. The Victorian Lithographs and designs on the inside lid and top of the liftout tray were treated with a special sealer to preserve the original integrity of the colors. The entire interior and exterior of the trunk was then applied with spar varnish to both seal and preserve both the wood, metal, cardboard sections and paper.

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Rare 1880 to Early 1890's Photograph of Antique Trunk Factory and Workers Using Albumen Silver Print Method, Mounted to a Period Board Which Dates The Photo
Note the Flatop and Two Monitor or Waterfall Trunks, Each Being Individually Unique at the Very Time of Production.

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We all romanticize about the mystique of these antique trunks. The possible owners and travels that each steamer trunk has taken, along with the high level of detailed craftsmanship in the original production of each and every steamer trunk with that individualized character giving both intrinsic and non-intrinsic value.

However the truth of the matter is that the majority of these trunks were made towards the middle to end of the 19th century just at the dawning of the industrial revolution here in America when there were no child labor laws or protections. This rare photo clearly illustrates at least 3 generations of owners and workers, ages appearing to range from pre-teen/adolescent, teens/early adult, through middle to old age!
It was a common practice that loyal and productive craftsmen would be allowed to bring their children to work with them to learn a craft, so many of the children in this photograph were more than likely sons of the men shown.

Note the adolescent factory workers on top row! Note that there are no women in the photo! This is due to the fact that at that time "proper" women did not work outside of the home, certainly not in a factory. Everybody appears to look pretty stern, having on their arms crossed and "work" faces put on.
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