This steamer trunk has a solid construction. The wood is wrapped on the outside in tine and then reinforced with Oak strips and decorative metal. It has a domed "camel" top.
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| Steamer Trunk in Oak and Tin |
At one time there were leather handles on either side. Now missing.
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| Decorative Metal on Steamer Trunk |
The latches on either side are in good shape as are the hinges.
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| Steamer Trunk Original Lock |
The original lock is all there and probably would work if a key could be located!
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| Top View of Steamer Trunk |
The trunk has been washed in wood soap to remove "musty" smell common to these old trunks. It has been aired in fresh air and sunshine.
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| Steamer Trunk c1880+- |
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| Inside Steamer Trunk |
The lid is supported with a hinge on the right side. Paper lines the trunk and may be original to the trunk. The lid has a picture pasted in which I do not believe to be original. I have left everything as I found it. The new owner can make decisions about what needs to be refinished or left alone.
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| Steamer Trunk Front View Lid Raised |
There may have been a divider between the lid and the lower section to store items in the two small upper divided sections of the lid.
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| Side View Steamer Trunk with Handle Brackets |
Available at Woolbright's River City Antique Mall in Princeton, Wisconsin, after October 24, 2015. Booth PPR. Price: $225. Shipping can be arranged at the buyer's cost.
www.rivercityantiquemall.com 920-295-3475
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