The exterior was originally covered in a dark brown waterproofed canvas and the interior was lined and covered in a thin newspaper-like paper. Both the exterior canvas and interior paper were carefully removed with a solution of bleach and water so as a disinfectant and to remove any remaining horse or fish glue which was used at the time to secure the coverings. The original leather handles and end caps were in poor condition which were replaced. Once dried all wood and metal surfaces were lightly hand sanded to bring out the character and patina of the 100+ year old wood and two coats of spar varnish were applied for UV protection, wood preservation, and elegance!
Large Sized 100 Year Old All Wood Flat top Beautifully Fully Restored. Lots of great original heavy duty hardware touched up in black contrasting beautifully with the honey-reddish-brown of the wood body, rich brown oak slats, all brass lock and heavy duty front latches, RARE is the original leather lid lift which was saved! New handcrafted liftout tray, new leather handles and end caps were installed. Working lock AND key! |
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Solid and Well Built with Extra Thick Planks!! This antique flat top trunk would be perfect for in any size room as a great accent or showpiece - perhaps at the foot of the bed or in a family room to store DVD's and games! LOTs of storage with this one, and an absolutely beautiful patina to the 100 year old pine body and oak straps, contrasting wonderfully with the heavy duty hardware. Note the all brass lock!!! |
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So towards that end in trying to help without being overwhelmed while also being accurate, we can now offer written and verbal consultation, appraisal, and advice at $100. per trunk, non-refundable, paid in advance via Paypal. If this is something you would like to take advantage of first please email us at sales@thepirateslair.com and in the Subject line put "Trunk Appraisal". Please include what you are requesting us to do and we will contact you at that time for next steps.
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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