Spring 2017 We are currently finishing the restoring of antique trunks for the 2017 Season and will have a wide array of fully restored small, medium, to very large flat tops, roll tops, and dome tops, and currently have over 100 to choose from. Additionally, we have added many hard to find or one-of-a-kind Naval Antiques from many of the navies around the world to our collection for your review and interest, many available for sale.
These Antique Nautical Trunks are easily re-purposed as Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Retirement Shadow Box (Navy Shadowbox) to safely display medals, ribbons, awards, flags and uniforms collected over years of military service. Perfect naval promotion Gifts and uniform storage, this old trunk used as coffee tables and end tables. All of these restored antique trunks whether large or small all have the same piratey appearance and nautical decor as your traditional "pirate chests, sea chests, or treasure chests" we have seen in movies and heard described. These nautical antique trunks were made for storing ones treasures while traveling and in most cases certainly have seen their share of traveling on stage coaches, locomotives, covered prairie wagons, steam and sailing ships in the day of sail.
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Many Restored Antique Trunks and Models For Sale to Choose From - Nautical Antiques Styled like Sea Chests, Pirate Chests, Treasure Chests. Huge Assortment are Available to Choose From in Dome Top, Camel Back, Hump Back, Roll Top, and Flat Top, the rare Theatrical Trunk. Jenny Lind, Excelsior, Martin Maier, Louis Vuitton, Saratoga Trunks and Others.
This old trunk found here are restored to provide another 100+ years of faithful service! It is our hope and desire that the care we have taken in restoring these antique 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 antique 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 save these old 100+ year old trunks, but that we were able to restore them to be used for another 100+ years!
Note the two restored Nautical Antique Trunks (both are Dome Top, Humpback or Camel Back models) in the photo to the left with each being 100 to 125 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 of these antique trunks have patent dates on the ornate hardware and locks which helps to identify the time period when they were made.
Every antique trunk offered has been painstakingly restored so as to be used today in contemporary and unique ways such as a filing cabinet which can hold up to 200 hanging file folders, staplers, tape dispensers, pens, and other office items normally found on a typical desk.
These antique 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 in the most discerning waterfront nautical home 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 antique steamer trunks in their stead!
Chromolithographs or Victorian Lithographs Found on Restored Antique Trunks Here at The Pirates Lair!
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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Engraving Fee: $100 Minimum or $5 per Letter. |
| 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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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) Large All Wood Roll Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Golden Wood Body and Darker Oak Wood Slats Contrasting Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware. Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Front Latches, Nail Strip Across the Body, Front Lid Lift. Large Silvery Polished Nail Heads on Oak Slats Look Great! Working Brass Lock, No Key. Original End Caps with Built-in Lid Guides and New Leather Handles. |
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32"L x 21"D x 23"H Another well constructed roll top antique trunk which would fit nicely in any contemporary home. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box |
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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) Large All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Golden Brown Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrasting Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware. Hardware Consists of Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts. Remnants of the Leather Belt Tie Downs. Working Lock, No Key. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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34"L x 18"D x 19"H Another well built flat top antique trunk which would make an excellent coffee table or end table. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box |
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| Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s-1880s) HUGE All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Golden Brown Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrasting Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware. Hardware Consists of Front Latches, 2 Large and Wide Metal Nail Strips Across the Body, 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Dated Working Brass Lock (March 1869), No Key. Original Leather Tie-downs. Original Lift Out Tray. Very "Piratey" Look! |
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34"L x 22"D x 27"H Well built huge dome top antique trunk which would be the focal point in any size room. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| RARE Late 19th Century Depiction of a Group of 3 Homes or Neighborhood in the Springtime and Horse Drawn Carriage Hand Painted on the Lid!!! Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Low Profile Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Golden Brown Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware. Hardware Consists of Heavy Duty Front Latches with Lid Lifts, Front and Rear Edge Guards, 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Fantastic 19th Century Period Painting on the Top Lid!!! Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 19"D x 13"H Another well built low profile antique trunk which would make an excellent coffee table or end table. The hand painted homes and neighborhood along with the horse drawn carriage scene found on this trunk is both rare and fantastic as it captures in time someone's rendition of the period - most likely their home and neighboring homes! |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Low Profile Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Golden Yellow Wood Body and Darker Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Black and Coppery Goldened Hardware and 1 Nail Strip Across the Body. Hardware Consists of Heavy Duty Front Latches, Front Lid Guides w/ Original Coppery-Gold Gilt, 4 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges, and a Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Exterior Makers Brass Badge and Interior Paper Makers Label: "Chas. T. Wilt, 40 E. Madison Street, Chicago". Working Brass Lock and Key! |
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33"L x 15"D x 15"H Well built low profile antique trunk which would make an excellent coffee table or end table. Also an excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military "Foot Locker" or Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1880s) All Wood Roll Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Golden Brown Wood Body and Darker Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware and 2 Nail Strips Across the Body. Hardware Consists of Front Latches, Front Lid Lift, and 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Dated Working Lock (April 15, 1879) and Key!. |
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32"L x 20"D x 24"H A well built and sturdily constructed antique trunk. An excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Medium Size Mid/Late 19th Century (Late 1870s-1880s) All Wood Dome Top or Humpback Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Golden Wood Body and Oak Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware and 2 Nail Strips Across the Body. Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Heavy Duty Front Latches, and 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Lock, No Key. This Antique Trunk Has a Very Unique Shape and Construction. Beautiful Victorian Lithograph Under the Lid Depicting 2 Young Girls in Period Dress with their Puppy! |
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28"L x 17"D x 18"H A well built and uniquely designed and constructed antique trunk, great for an apartment or even a small room. Beautifully restored. An excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Another Very Large and Substantial Trunk Late 19th Century (Late 1880s-1890s) All Wood Flat Top Antique Steamer Trunk For Sale. The Dark Golden Wood Body and Oak Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware. Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Heavy Duty Front Latches, and 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid. Original End Caps and New Leather Arrowhead Handles. Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Original Document and Passport Pouch Under Lid. Working Brass Lock and Key! |
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36"L x 23"D x 25"H A substantial, heavy, and well built so shipping will be about $195. Perfect for any conemporary home with a flare for history. Beautifully restored. An excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Another Large and Substantial Trunk! Late 19th Century (Late 1880s-1890s) All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Honey Golden Wood Body and Oak Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware and Leather Trimming. Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Lid Guides, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts. Leather Trim and Leather Nail Strip Across the Body! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. Makers Badge: "Barnhard Brothers" Working Brass Lock and Key! |
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36"L x 21"D x 25"H A substantial, solid, and well built so shipping will be about $195. Perfect for any conemporary home with a flare for history and a very unique lid. Beautifully restored. An excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Large and Substantial! Late 19th Century (Late 1880s-1890s) All Wood Roll Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Honey Golden Wood Body Contrasts Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware and Leather Trimming. Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Lid Guides, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Leather Tie Downs, and a Leather Nail Strip Across the Body! Original End Caps with Built-in Lid Guides, and New Leather Handles. All Nail Heads Have been Carefully Polished to a Silvery Patina. The Lid is Very Unique Showing Off the Very First Use of What we Now call Plywood, Except Back Then It was Made of Extremely Thin Single Sheets of Wood to Make it Pliable. Working Brass Lock and Key! |
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34"L x 21"D x 25"H A substantial, solid, and well built so shipping will be about $195. Perfect for any conemporary home with a flare for history and a very unique lid. Beautifully restored. An excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Huge and Substantial! Another RARE and Fantastic Late 19th Century (Late 1880s-1890s) All Wood Flat Top (with a Slight Roll) Antique Trunk For Sale with Makers Badge: "R.H. Macy and Co. New York"! The Wide Golden Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware. Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Lid Guides, and 2 Nail Strips Across the Body! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. This is a RARE example of an Early Piece of Luggage from the "Macy Company of New York"! Working Brass Lock and Key! |
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36"L x 22"D x 25"H A Historically Rare Trunk. Substantial, solid, and well built so shipping will be about $195. Perfect for any conemporary home with a flare for history. Beautifully restored. An excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Huge! Another Fantastic Black and Gold Filigree Floral DesignLate 19th Century (Late 1880s-1890s) All Wood and Metal Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale! The Wide Golden Honey Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Black and Gold Highlighted Hardware and Floral Design. Hardware Consists of Decorative Edge Guards, Decorative Rosettes! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Non-Working Lock. Victorian Lithograph of Manufacture's Label of Lion Standing on a Trunk and Dated Jan 12, 1897. |
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36"L x 19"D x 24"H Another solid and well built 120 year old antique pressed metal dome top trunk perfect for any contemporary decor. Beautifully restored. An excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Very Large Heavy Duty All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale! Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) Rich Even Golden Honey Patina Contrasting Beautifully Against the Blackend Hardware and Beautiful Leather Edging and Matching Leather Tie Down Remnants! Hardware Consists of Decorative Slat Clamps, Edge Guards, Front Lid Guides, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts. Original End Caps with Built-in Lid Guides and New Leather Handles. Working Lock, No Key. Original Lift Out Tray. Leather Nail Strip Across the Body. |
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35"L x 22"D x 24"H A well built and substantial 120 year old antique flat top trunk perfect for any contemporary home and decor. Excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Large Size All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale! Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) Rich Even Honey Patina Contrasting Beautifully Against the Blackend Hardware and Metal Edging. Hardware Consists of Decorative Slat Clamps and Very Kewl Wavy Metal Edging, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Brass Lock and Key |
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33"L x 18"D x 21"H A a great 120 year old antique flat top trunk perfect for any contemporary decor in an apartment. Excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Medium Size All Wood 'Rustic' Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale! Late 19th Century (1870s-1880s) Darkish-Red Patina Contrasts Beautifully Against the Blacken Hardware and Metal Edging. Hardware Consists of Decorative Slat Clamps. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Saw Blade Impressions in the Wood from the First Raw Cut at the Saw Mill. Working Lock and Key |
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28"L x 16"D x 19"H A a great 120 year old antique dome top trunk perfect for any contemporary decor in an apartment. Excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Very Large Fantastic Black and Gold Filigree Floral DesignLate 19th Century (Late 1880s-1890s) All Wood and Metal Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale! The Wide Honey Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Black and Gold Highlighted Hardware and Floral Design of Leaves and Berries. Hardware Consists of Decorative Edge Guards, Patented Slat Clamps: March 1880 and Dated Lock: April 1877 and Decorative Rosettes! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. Hidden Compartments Under the Lid. Victorian Lithograph of Woman in Period Dress. Working Lock and Key |
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34"L x 19"D x 22"H A solid and well built 120 year old antique pressed metal dome top trunk perfect for any contemporary decor. Excellent candidate as a re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Roll Top Antique Trunk For Sale with a Rich Natural Golden Honey Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and oak Wood Slats. The Patina to the Cured and Seasoned Woods Offer a Fantastic Contrast to the Original Blackened Hardware Consisting of Edge Guards, Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, Front Lid Lift, 3 Leaf Clover on Lock Design and Latches. Georgous Grain! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Leather Trim and Leather Strap Tie Down Remnants. Original Lift Out Tray. Working Lock and Key |
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30"L x 19"D x 21"H A solid and well built 120 year old antique roll top trunk perfect for a room or small apartment. Would also be re-purposed into a coffee table or end table and even for storing period clothing and other antique treasures. Perfect re-purpose for a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Mid 19th Century (1850s- Late 1860s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale with a Rich Natural Reddish-Golden Honey Finish to the 150+ Year Old Pine Body and oak Wood Slats. The Patina to the Cured and Seasoned Woods Offer a Fantastic Contrast to the Original Blackened Hardware and 2 Iron Bands Across the Body Secured with Silvery-Brass Capped Square Nails. Non-Working Lock. Beautiful Grain and Saw Impressions Left in the Wood from the First Cut at the Saw Mill. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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28"L x 15"D x 16"H A solid and well built 150 year old antique dome top trunk perfect for a room or small apartment. Would also be re-purposed into a coffee table or end table and even for storing period clothing and other antique treasures. |
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| Beautiful, Georgous! RARE! Huge Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Flat Top Antique Theatrical Trunk with a Rich Even Natural Golden Yellow Finish to the 100+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Darker Red Oak Wood Slats Offering a Fantastic Contrast to the Original Heavy Duty Hardware. This Original Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Front and Side Latches w/ Lid Lifts, Very Unique Front Latches, and Heavy Duty Hinges. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Three (3) Custom Made Heavy Duty Pine Wood Removable Drawers. Two (2) Nail Strips Across the Front and Lid. Working Lock and Key! - #726 |
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46"L x 22"D x 26"H This is a fantastic theatrical trunk which would have been used by "travelling road shows and carnivals" as well as found on the "prairie schooner" when settling the west in the late 19th century. Great gift for an actor or actress, or used as as statement or display piece for antiques. |
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| Beautiful, Georgous! Huge Late 19th Century or Very Early 20th Century (1890s-1900s) All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk with a Rich Even Natural Golden Yellow Finish to the 100+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Darker Chestnut Wood Slats Offering a Fantastic Contrast to the Original Golden/Coppery/Brassy Gilted Heavy Duty Cast Iron Hardware. This Original Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Lid Guides, Lid Lift, Very Unique Front Latches, and Large Decorative Gold Securing Buttons. Original End Caps w/ Built-in Lid Guides and New Leather Handles. Leather Trim Along All Edges and 3 Leather Nail Strips Across the Front and Lid. 4 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Brass Makers Badge: "Henry Likly, Rochester, NY" Working Brass Lock and Key! - #725 |
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42"L x 20"D x 26"H This is a fantastic trunk which would have been VERY high-end back in the day and made for the discerning well-travelled well-heeled customer. Amazingly, most of the coppery/brassy/gold gilt is still retained on the hardware and matches beautifully with the leather corners and light golden body. Due to the practical use these trunks were not made much larger than this. Could make a great coffee table or as a re-purposed Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or Navy retirement shadow box. Shipping will be a bit hefty so we recommend local pickup if available. |
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| Huge and Rare (Made in Toronto, Canada!) Late 19th/Early 20th Century (1890s-1900s) All Wood Low Profile Flat Top Antique Steamer Trunk For Sale with a Rich Even Natural Medium Golden Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Red Oak Wood Slats Offering a Fantastic Contrast to the Silvery Polished Hardware. This Heavy Duty Hardware Consists of Decorative Corner Guards, Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, and Lid Guides, all Nail Heads Have Been Polished for Additional Contrast and Character. Much of the Original Gold/Brass Gilt Is Still Retained on the Hardware. Original End Caps w/ Built In Lid Guides and New Leather Handles. Leather Trim Around all the Edges and Leather Tie Downs from the Original Leather Straps. Working Brass Lock, No Key. 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Beautiful Grain with Lots of Character. Makers Brass Badege Affixed to Exterior: "The Julian Sale Leather Goods Co, Ltd, Toronto, Canada" |
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40"L x 22"D x 12"H This is an extremely well constructed low profile flat top antique trunk that were not made any larger than this. Would make a perfect center piece or focal point in any size room or decor and especially as a coffee table base! Storing your military antiques or re-purposed as an Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Rare Dometop as These Antique Trunks Were Not Made Much Bigger than this for Practical Use. A Huge Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk with a Rich Even Natural Golden-Brown Finish to the 110+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Darker Red Oak Wood Slats Offering a Fantastic Contrast to the Polished Silvery-Black Heavy Duty Hardware Still Retaining Much of its Original Black Japanning. Original Hardware Consists of a Lid Lift, Edge Guards, 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, and Dated Front Latches: Jul 9 1872. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Fantastic Grain with Lots of Character to the Extra Thick Planks Used in this Construction. Working Dated Brass Lock, No Key (Jun 13, 1882). 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Historically Significant: The Curved or Dome Lid on this Trunk Has Been Constructed with the Very First Manufactured Use of Very Thin 1/8" Thick Sheets of Laminated Pine of What We Now Refer to as Plywood! Original Document Pouch Under the Lid Which Held Travel Papers and Passports. |
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36"L x 23"D x 29"H Another beautiful very well constructed and historically significant antique dome top trunk with extra thick planking and lots of pressed iron hardware. Would perfectly fit into any contemporary home. Due to their practical use these trunks were not made much larger than this. A great re-purposed as a Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or Navy retirement shadow box. |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1890s) All Wood Slight Roll Top Antique Trunk For Sale with a Rich Even Reddish-Brown Finish to the 110+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Oak Wood Slats Which Offers a Fantastic Contrast to the Polished Silvery Black Heavy Duty Hardware Still Retaining Much of its Original Japanning. Hardware Consists of Corner Guards, Edge Guards, 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. Lithograph Border Design Under the Lid. Very Nice Grain with Lots of Character. Dated Working Lock (June 13, 1882 and Dec 6 1892) and Key! |
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32"L x 20"D x 23"H A well constructed antique trunk which would be perfect in an contemporary home, or re-purposed as a Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or Navy retirement shadow box. |
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| Very Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Low Profile Roll Top Antique Trunk For Sale with a Rich Even Natural Medium Golden-Brown Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Red Oak Wood Slats Offering a Fantastic Contrast to the Silvery-Black Polished Hardware. Hardware Consists of 2 Nail Strips Across the Front of the Body and Lid, Decorative Corner Guards, Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, and Large Polished Nails. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Compartmented Lift Out Tray. 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Very Nice Grain with Lots of Character. Working Lock and Key! |
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34"L x 21"D x 13"H This is an extremely well constructed low profile roll top antique trunk with everything that a collector would want. Would make a perfect center piece or focal point in any size room or decor. |
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| Very Large Mid 19th Century (1860s-1870s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale (Dometop or Humpback) with a Rich Even Natural Dark Golden-Brown Finish to the 130+ Year Old Pine Body and Wide Red Oak Wood Slats Offering a Fantastic Contrast to the Blackend Hardware. Front Cast Iron Loops are Remnants of the Past Leather Straps. Working Brass Lock but No Key. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. 2 Nail Strips Across the Body Which Offers Additional Strength and Durability During Travel. 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Detailed Victorian Lithograph of "Lewis Cass" Who Was the 1848 Democractic Presidential Candidate, While Obscure This Lithograph was Part of a "Presidential Series" of the Time and was Used as a Means to Educate the Public on Contemporary American History. |
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34"L x 19"D x 24"H This is an extremely well constructed dome top and perfect example of mid-19th century post-Civil War trunk. This trunk has a fantastic wood grain with lots of character. Would make a perfect re-purposed Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or Navy Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Another HUGE Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale (Antique Steamer Trunk) with a Rich Even Natural Dark-Red-Brown Finish to the 120+ Year Old Pine Body and Dark Red "Tiger" Oak Wood Slats Offering a Fantastic Contrast to the Polished Dark-Silvery Hardware. The Polished Hardware Consists of Cast Iron Front Latches, Lid Lift, Plain Edge and Corner Guards, and Lid Guides. There are 2 Metal and Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid for Added Strength and Durability. Working Brass Lock but No Key. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. 4 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. |
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36"L x 22"D x 23"H This is an excellent well-built flat top (a very slight roll) and extremely well constructed. One of the largest size trunks made back in the day. (they didn't get much larger than 36" long). This trunk also has a fantastic wood grain with lots of character. Would make a perfect re-purposed Army, Air Force, Marine Corps or Navy Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Mid-Large Size Late 19th Century (1870s-1880s) All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk with a Rich Even Dark Reddish Golden Oak Finish to the 130+ Year Old Pine Body and Red Oak Wood Slats. The Hardware Consists of Iron Bands Across the Body and Lid and Still Retaining Much of the Original Black Jappaning Along with Brass Capped Square Nails. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Lots of Character and Fantastic Grain to this Trunk. Working Dated Lock April 18 1877 No Key. Remnants of the Original Leather Tie Down Straps. |
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30"L x 18"D x 19"H A great mid-19th Century dome top trunk with lots of character to the wood grain and hardware. Would make a great re-purpose into a military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy Shadow Box! |
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| Medium Size Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s) All Wood Dome Top Antique "6 Plank" Trunk with a Rich Butternut Brown Finish to the 140+ Year Old Pine Body and Oak Wood Slats. This Dome Top Trunk is Unique in that it Has Large Brass Capped Nails That Have Been Carefully Polished But Still Retaining Significant Century Old Patina. For Added Strength There are Two Iron Strips Across the Front and Top of the Trunk. The Non-Working Lock is Dated: Mar 1869 and Sept 1869. Much of the Original Black Japanning Has Been Left on the Hardware, and Has Been Polished to a Silvery-Black Patina Contasting Beautifully Against the Darker Woods. Original Lift Out Tray. This Dome Top Has Been Stained in a Rich Dark Red Cherry! Remnants of the Original Front Leather Straps. |
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20"L x 17"D x 18"H A beautiful piece and the perfect size for a small room or apartment and a great addition to any contemporary home. |
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| Large All Wood Antique Trunk with Unique Tin Clamps Securing the Wide Golden Oak Wood Slats. Patent Date on the Lock: Nov 1869. New End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Lock and Key! |
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35"L x 20"D x 22"H Another very affordable 130 year old trunk which would be perfect for any room or home with a 19th Century decor or as a statement piece. Would make a perfect addition to any contemporary home or office. Be a great re-purpose as a military retirement gift and shadow box for any Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy servicemember! |
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| Large All Wood Antique Trunk with Sought After Oak Wood Handles! Hardware Still Retains Much of its Original Black Japanning. Beautiful Grain with Natural Dark Red Pinewood Finish with Wide Red Oak Slats. New Leather Lid Lift. Non-Working Lock. Patent Date on Unique "Flip Type" Front Latches: Jul 9 1872. Decorative Rosettes Used to Secure Hardware and Handles. |
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38"L x 20"D x 21"H This is another 130+ year old trunk and would be perfect for any room or home with a 19th Century decor or as a statement piece. Would make a perfect addition to any contemporary home or office. Be a great re-purpose as a military retirement gift and shadow box for any Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy servicemember! |
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| Large Low Profile All Wood Antique Trunk with Fantastic Contrasting Silvery Polished Heavy Duty Hardware with Leather Trim. The Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Lid Guides, Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, and Polished Nail Heads. This Trunk has a Rich Natural Pine Body Finish with a Fantastic Wood Grain and Red Oak Slats. Three Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. New End Caps with New Leather Handles. Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 19"D x 13"H This is another great low profile heavy duty trunk reminscent of a 20th century foot locker. This would make a perfect addition to any contemporary home or office. Would also be a great re-purpose as a military retirement gift and shadow box for any Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy servicemember! |
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| Fully Restored Large Size Mid-Late 19th Century (1870s-1890s) All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk Made by the Famous "Henry Likly" Trunk Manufacturer from Rochester, NY. This Trunk has a Light Golden Yellow Finish to the Pinewood Body and Contrasts Beautifully Against the Oak Wood Slats Finished in a Chestnut Stain. These 100+ Year Old Woods Also Contrast Beautifully Against the Silvery Polished Heavy Duty Hardware Still Retaining Some of its Original Black Japanned Protective Coating. Single Nail Strip Across the Body. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. "Henry Likly" Brass Manufacturers Badge Affixed to the Exterior. Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 19"D x 22"H This Trunk would make a perfect addition to any contemporary home or office. Would also be a great re-purpose as a military retirement gift and shadow box for any Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy servicemember! |
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| 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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| 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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| 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. Working Lock, No Key. Makers Label on the Underside Lid of the Famous "SHR & Co" as well as the Beautiful Victorian Lithographs Make this a Special Trunk. |
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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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| Spectacular! Sought After High Arch to the Dome Top. 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 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! 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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| 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 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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| 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 and huge restored dome top 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Huge All Wood Late 19th or Early 20th Century Low Profile Flat Top Antique 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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. |
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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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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 towards that end and 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 pursue and 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.
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Lest we forget this old trunk and the authentic antique nautical home furnishings and this old antique trunks for sale as found on this web site are all vintage and antique nautical furniture.
Original nautical decor and nautical theme of pirate chests, sea chests and treasure chests are 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.
are either of the dome top or flat top variety. Also known as humpback or hump back. The antique furniture restoration of these steamer trunks can also be used as antique hope chests or antique blanket chests which can be placed at the foot of your bed.
The expert antique trunk 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 restored antique trunks and pirate chests will be found at The Pirates Lair, 800-326-5051
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.