Spring 2018 We are currently restoring antique trunks for the 2018 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, Coast Guard, or Navy Retirement Shadow Box (Navy Shadowbox) to safely display medals, ribbons, awards, flags and uniforms collected over years of military service. Perfect naval retirement, 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.
| Customer Photographic Examples of our Antique Trunks Being used as a Military or Naval Retirement Shadow Box and Storage Chest!! |
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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.
| Custom Designed, Handcrafted, and Hand Lettered in Caligraphy on your Antique Chest |
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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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| 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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| Huge, RAREST of the RARE!! Oak Slat Trunks are the Hardest to Find and ALWAYS Sought After! Late 1870s-1880s All Oak Wood Slats Over a Pine Wood Body with Great Oak Wood Slats. The Polished Siverly-Black Hardware and Button Capped Nails are Beautifully Presented and Contrast Perfectly with the Fantastic Intricately Detailed Working Brass Lock. Great Patina and Grain to all of the Oak Slats Throughout. New Leather Handles. Working Brass Lock AND Key! |
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34"L x 20"D x 24"H This is another one that everyone looks and waits for! A fantastic restored trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Another Beautifully Restored 19th Century Dome Top Trunk with that Distinct "Piratey" and Treasure Sea Chest Look! 1880s-1890s All Pine Body and Red Oak Wood Slats with a Multitude of Silvery Black Polished Hardware. Non-Working Lock. Features Include Decorative Edge Guards and Slat Clamps, Nail Strip Across Body and Lid, Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, Nice Rear Hinges, New End Caps and Leather Handles, Saw Impressions Left in the Wood From the Original Cut at the Saw Mill, "Tiger" Oak Slats, an Amazing Grain Throughout! Perfect as a Re-Purpose Military, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine or Navy Retirement Shadow Box! This is a Substantial, Well Constructed Trunk, and Will be a Focal Point in Any Room or Man Cave! |
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34"L x 20"D x 28"H Another fantastic restored trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Huge, RARE! This is a Substantial and Imposing Masculine Trunk Made for a Large Room. Everything that a Collector or Investor is Looking For! Late 1870s-1880s All Wood and Beautifully Detailed Gun-Metal Gray Cast Iron Hardware Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale. Only Get 1 or 2 of This Type Every Year or Two. Pine Body Restored in a Dark Red Mahogany with Numerous Red "Tiger" Oak Slats. Plenty of Fantastically Detailed Cast Iron Dated and Polished Hardware: Oct 23 1877 w/ Dated Lock: April 1860 and 1877. Features Include Original Cast Iron End Caps, New Leather Handles, Lid Guides, Edge Guards, Heavy Duty and Unique Rear Hinges, 1 Nail Strip Across Body and Lid, Decorative Nail Patterns Everywhere, Original Lift Out Tray, Swirl Impressions Left in the Wood Planks from the Original Cut at the Saw Mill, Beautiful Grain, Heavy and Substantial! Doesnt get Much Better Than This! Working Lock AND Key! |
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34"L x 22"D x 29"H This is one that everyone looks and waits for! A fantastic restored trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Beautiful and RARE! A Dated 19th Century Trunk with that Distinct "Piratey" and Treasure Sea Chest Look! 1870s-1880s All Wood with a Multitude of Fantastic Brass Capped Nails Securing the Beautifully Detailed Grain of the Pine and Oak Woods and Dark Silvery Black Polished Metal Bands and Iron Hardware. Only Get 1 or 2 of This Quality Every Few Years. Dated Working Brass Lock But No Key: May 1854/Feb 1867/May 1868/May 1869/April 1877. Plenty of Red Oak Straps and Features Include Original End Caps, New Leather Handles, Original Leather Tie Downs, 3 Iron Metal Strips Across the Body and Lid. Hidden Compartument Under the Lid! This is a Heavy and Substantial, Well Constructed Trunk! Absolutely Beautiful Grain and Will be a Focal Point in Any Room! |
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29"L x 20"D x 23"H Another fantastic restored trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Medium Size Late 19th Century Antique Roll Top Trunk with Blackened Hardware Contrasting Beautifully Against the Light Golden Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Darker Oak Slats. Features Include Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Original End Caps with New Leather Handles, Edge Guards, 1 Nail Strip Across the Body. Working Lock, No Key |
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28"L x 19"D x 21"H Another fantastic restored heavy and substantial roll top trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Small 19th Century Dated Sept 1870 Antique Flat Top Trunk with Blackened Hardware All Contrasting Beautifully Against the Golden Brown Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats. Dated Working Lock, No Key. Features Include Coppery Gold Brass Button Nail Heads. |
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30"L x 16"D x 16"H Medium small flat top trunk which would be perfect for an apartment or office. |
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| Mid 19th Century (1860s) Antique Jenny Lind Trunk with the Signature "Hour Glass" Body with Blackened Hardware, Numerous Brass Capped Nail Heads (None Missing!) All Contrasting Beautifully Against the Dark Golden Finish of the Pine Wood Body. Non-Working Lock. Features Include Original Brass Capped End Caps and New Leather Handles, Rare Surviving 2 Compartments. |
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28"L x 16"D x 16"H A Great example of a mid 19th Century "Jenny Lind" style trunk named after the famous Swedish Opera Singer and would be great for an apartment or small office space! |
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| Large and Heavy 19th Century Antique Flat Top Trunk with Blackened Hardware, Golden Nail Heads All Contrasting Beautifully Against the Golden Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats. Features Include Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Original End Caps and New Leather Handles, Edge Guards, Remnants of the Original Leather Tie Downs, Famous Manufacturer's Label: Henry Likly, Original Lift Out Tray. Dated Working Brass Lock and Key |
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32"L x 18"D x 21"H Another fantastic restored heavy and substantial roll top trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Large and Substantial Dated 19th Century Atnique Roll Top Trunk with Blackened Hardware Contrasting Beautifully Against the Golden Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats. Features Include Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Original End Caps with Lid Guides and New Leather Handles, Ornate End Guards, 2 Nail Strips Across the Body, Front Lid Lift. Dated Working Brass Lock and Key: Dec 6, 1892 |
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32"L x 20"D x 24"H Another fantastic restored heavy and substantial roll top trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Features Original End Caps, Working Lock No Key, Saw Impressions Left in Wooden Planks, Unique and Decorative Front Latches, Heavy and Substantial |
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30"L x 19"D x 18"H This large dome top has very unique front latches with a decorative design. Would also be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Very Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale Features Include Original End Caps, 2 Nail Strips Across Body and Lid, 3 Locks w/ Center Lock Very Decorative No Key, Heavy and Substantial Trunk, Natural Patina to Pine Body and Oak Wood Slats, 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges |
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34"L x 22"D x 27"H This large and Heavy dome top trunk would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would also be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Hard to Find Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood "Half Size" Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale! Features Include Original End Caps, Handle on Lid, Chestnut Slats, Natural Pine Patina, Non-Working Lock, Saw Impressions on Inside Planks, Original Lift Out Tray |
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19"L x 16"D x 18"H This Half Size Heavy dome top trunk would be great for a small office or apartment situation. The lift out tray would be great to hold tape dispensors, pens, pencils, staplers, and other small office items. |
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| Medium Size Late 19th Century (1890s) All Metal and Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale, w/ Black Tin Exterior Body and Gold Highlights. Features Original End Caps, Many Oak Slats, 2 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges Working Lock and Key |
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28"L x 17"D x 21"H This metal and wood dome top trunk is perfect for a small room or apartment. Would also be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Large Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Metal and Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale, w/ Fantastic Black and Gold Filigree Design and Dated Hardware: March 1880. Features Original End Caps, Front Lid Lift, Decorational Edge Guards, Many Oak Slats, Working Lock No Key, Gold/Brass Buttons, Docorative Rosettes, 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges, Heavy and Substantial |
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32"L x 18"D x 27"H This large and Heavy dome top trunk w/ Flower and Vine Design would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would also be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Huge Late 19th Century (1890s) All Metal and Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale, w/ Fantastic Black and Gold Filigree Design. Features Original End Caps, Front Lid Lift, Decorational Edge Guards, Many Oak Slats, Working Lock No Key, 4 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges, Heavy and Substantial |
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37"L x 22"D x 29"H This large and Heavy dome top trunk would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room! Would also be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Small Late 19th/Early 20th Century All Wood Small Desktop Antique Trunk For Sale. A Fantastic Trunk with an All Natural Aged Patina, Dovetailed Joints and Compartmented Tray. Perfect as a Jewelry Box, Small Ditty Box, Cash, Coin and Key Holder. Would Look Great Sitting on an Office Desk, Dresser, or Shelf! |
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10"L x 7"D x 6"H A great handcrafted small desktop or tabletop trunk to keep small items in. Displays beautifully. |
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| Heavy Duty Late 19th Century (1890s) All Wood Very Large Roll Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale, Natural Pine Wood Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Tiger Oak Slats Stained in a Red Oak. All Original Polished Silvery-black Hardware with Edge Guards, Front Lid Lift, Lid Guides, 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, 4 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Saw Impressiions left in the Wood From the Original Rough Cut at the Saw Mill! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Beautiful Wood Grain, Lots of Character to the Trunk! Original Lift Out Tray!! Hidden Internal Compartment! Original Outside Travelling Stickers All Saved! Dated Working Lock (Dec 6, 1892) and Key! |
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34"L x 21"D x 24"H This large and Heavy roll top trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room and perfect as a base for a coffee table! Would also be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Heavy Duty Late 19th Century (Late 1890s) All Wood Large Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale, Natural Pine Wood Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Tiger Oak Slats Stained in a Chestnut. All Original Polished Silvery-black Hardware with Decorative Edge Guards, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Lid Guides, 3 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, 4 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Saw Impressiions left in the Wood From the Original Rough Cut at the Saw Mill! Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Beautiful Wood Grain, Lots of Character to the Trunk! Original Lift Out Tray!! Dated Working Lock (April 5, 1898) and Key! |
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32"L x 21"D x 22"H This large flat top trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room and perfect as a base for a coffee table! Would also be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) All Wood Large Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale, Natural Pine Wood Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats Stained in a Red Oak. All Original Polished Silvery-black Hardware with Edge Guards, Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Lid Guides, Nail Strip Across the Body and Lid, Remnants of the Original Leather Tie Downs. Non-working Lock. Beautiful Wood Grain, Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Lots of Character to the Trunk! |
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32"L x 20"D x 23"H This large flat top trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room and perfect as a base for a coffee table! Would also be great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Mid 19th Century (1870s-1880s) All Wood Large Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale, Natural Pine Wood Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats Stained in a Chestnut. All Original Polished Silvery-black Hardware with Edge Guards. Saw Blade Impressions Left in the Wood from the Original Cut at the Saw Mill. Working Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 18"D x 20"H A great flat top trunk which would be perfect as a base for a coffee table! Great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Mid 19th Century (1850s-1860s) All Wood Huge Civil War Era Dual Lock Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale, Natural Pine Wood Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats Stained in a Dark Walnut. Workinig Lock, No Key. All Original Hardware with the Classic Civil War Era Small Decorative Metal Rosettes Across the Body and Lid. |
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36"L x 19"D x 19"H Huge dual lock flat top trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room and perfect as a base for a coffee table! These mid 19th century trunks were not made any much larger due to practical transportation considerations. Great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Late 19th Century (1870s-1880s) All Wood Very Large Heavy and Substantial Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale in a Cherry Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats Stained in a Dark Walnut. All Original Hardware in a Polished Silvery Black. Working Brass Lock, No Key. Features Include Polished Nail Heads Offering a Great Design and Contrast to the Trunk, 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, Remnants of the Leather Straps and Buckles, Very Cool Hinges. |
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34"L x 20"D x 26"H Huge dome top trunk which would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room. Has that sought after "Piratey or Treasure Chest" look and feel. These antique trunks were not made much larger than this in the 19th century due to practical transportation considerations. Great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Late 19th Century (1870s-1890s) All Wood Large Flat Top (with a slight roll) Restored Antique Trunk For Sale in a Natural Golden Finish to the Pine Wood Body with Georgous Grain and Oak Slats Stained in a Red Oak. All Original Hardware in a Polished Silvery Black. Knot hole in Lid. Features Include Leather Nail Strip Across the Body and Lid, Leather Edge Trim, Edge Guards, Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, and Lid Guides. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Lock and Key! |
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36"L x 22"D x 25"H Huge flat top trunk that would be the centerpiece and focal point in any room. These antique trunks were not made much larger than this in the 19th century due to practical transportation reasons. Great as a repurpose into a Military, Army, Air Force, Marine Corp, Coast Guard, or Navy retirement shadow box! |
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| Late 19th Century (1880s) All Wood Large Size Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Beautifully Restored in a Dark Reddish Mahogany Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats Stained in a Red Oak. All Contrasting Beautifully with the Silvery Black Polished Hardware. All Original! Features Include 1 Nail Strip Across the Body and Lid. Georgous Grain to this Trunk! Working Lock, No Key. Front Lid Lift. New End Caps and Leather Handles. |
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30"L x 18"D x 20"H Another fantastic antique large-size restored flat top trunk. Great for a small office, apartment or repurposed as an end table or coffee table. Lots of character to this trunk and would make a great military retirement shadow box! |
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| Beautiful! Fantastic Mid 19th Century (late 1870s) All Wood Mid-Size Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Beautifully Restored in a Natural Pine Wood Body and Oak Slats Stained in Chestnut, Contrasting Beautifully with the Silvery Black Cast Iron Polished Hardware. All Original! Features Include 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, Remnants of the Leather Stap Tie-downs. Working Dated Brass Lock: May 11 1871 and March 14, 1868 1877. No Key. Original Document Pouch and Victorian Lithograph Border Under the Lid. New End-Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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29"L x 18"D x 20"H A fantastic antique mid-size restored trunk. Great for a small office, apartment or even placed on a desk or table for show or as a statement piece. Lots of character to this trunk! |
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| A Mid 19th Century (late 1850s-1860s) All Wood Jenny Lind Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Beautifully Restored in a Dark Golden Finish Which Contrasting Perfectly with the Black Iron Strapping and Golden/Brass-capped Nails. All Original! Features include Leather Tie-Down Remnants. Working Lock, No Key. Original End-Caps, Multiple Protective Nail Strips Across the Body, Sides, and Lid, Fantastic Grain! |
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28"L x 15"D x 14"H A fantastic Jenny Lind and complete with all of its brass-capped buttons. Lots of character to this trunk! |
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| A Late 19th Century (late 1870s-1880s) Large All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. An Even Golden-Butternut-Brown Finish to the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrasting Beautifully with the Black Hardware with Gold Highlights. Features include 1 Nail Strips Across Body and Lid, Victorian Lithograph of a Woman in Period Dress, Decorative Crosses, Makers Label: "T.S. Gardner, 519 Main Street, Buffalo, NY". Working Lock, No Key. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. |
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32"L x 18"D x 22"H A great looking all wood dome top trunk perfect for any contemporary home. Would work well repurposed into a Military, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps Retirement Shadow Box Idea |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1870s) Huge All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Well Constructed and Heavy with Larger than Normal Planks. The Even Golden-Brown Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware. Features include Two Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, Victorian Lithograph of a Woman in Period Dress, Under the Lid Compartment, Leather Strap Remnants, Original Lift Out Tray, and Beautiful Grain. Working Brass Lock Dated: June 1870, No Key. Original End Caps w/ New Leather Handles. |
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32"L x 20"D x 26"H Great large-size all wood dome top trunk for any contemporary home and a centerpiece in any room. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1870s-1880s) large All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Well Constructed and Heavy with Larger than Normal Planks. The Even Light Golden-Brown Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware. Features include Wide Nail Strip Across the Body and Lid, Victorian Lithograph of a Sailing Ship, Under the Lid Compartment. Original End Caps w/ New Leather Handles. Very Reminiscent of a "Pirate Chest". Working Brass Lock and Key! |
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32"L x 19"D x 24"H Great large-size all wood dome top trunk for any contemporary home and a centerpiece in any room. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1870s-1880s) Huge All Wood Humpback or Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Well Constructed and Heavy. The Even Golden-Brown Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware. Features include Lots of Character to the Grain of the Pine Wood Which Only 100+ Years of Curing Can Achieve, Decorative Rosettes, Edge Guards, Heavy Duty Rear Hinges, Victorian Lithograph Under the Lid of a Young Woman in Period Dress. Non-Working Lock. Saw Impressions Left in the Wood. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Very Nice High Arch to the Dome Lid. |
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34"L x 15"D x 24"H Great large-size all wood dome top trunk for any contemporary home and a centerpiece in any room. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1880s-1890s) Large All Wood Roll Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Well Constructed and Heavy. The Even Golden-Brown-Yellowish Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware. Features include 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, front Lid Lift, Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Tight Fitting Working Dated Lock and Key: April 1t, 1879. (due to 100 year old wood shrinkage slightly lift the lid while unlocking and pulling out the key). Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Working Lock and Key |
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36"L x 22"D x 25"H Great large-size all wood roll top trunk and great for any contemporary home and a centerpiece in any room. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1890s) Large All Wood Low Profile Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. Beautiful in a 'Masculine' sort of way. The Golden-Brown-Yellowish Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware and Brass Lock. Features include 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, Heavy Duty Front Latches with Built-in Lid Lifts, Original End Caps with Built-in Lid Guides and New Leather Handles, Edge Guards, Remnants of Leather Tie Downs, and Front Lid Guides. Working Brass Lock, No Key. Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Great for a Coffee Table or End Table Base! |
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36"L x 22"D x 13"H Great large-size all wood flat top trunk and perfect for a re-purpose coffee table or end table. Great for any contemporary home and would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1880s) Large All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. The Dark 'Masculine' Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware and Brass Lock Plate. Features include 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, Unique Dated Front Latches: July 1, 1873, Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Working Lock, No Key. Saw Impressions Left in the Wood from the 1st Cut at the Saw Mill. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. Sought After High Arch to the Dome Lid |
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32"L x 20"D x 26"H Great large-size all wood dome top trunk with that 'high arch' to the dome lid giving it that distinct "piratey" look. Great for any contemporary home and would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1870s-1880s) Large All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. The Golden Honey-Brown Finish of the Pine Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware. Features include Sought After High Arch to the Dome, 3 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, Neat Design on the Brass Working Lock but No Key, Heavy Duty Rear Hinges w/ a Great Design. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. Makers Label Under the Lid: "S. Henry Runcie Manufacturer, No 244 Main Street, Below the Churches, Buffalo, NY" |
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32"L x 16"D x 26"H Well constructed, very large all wood humpback or dome top trunk great for 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 (late 1880s-1890s) Large All Wood and Metal Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. The Pressed Tin "Alligator Skin" Exterior Design of the Pressed Tin in a Dark Green Finish Contrasts Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware and Wide Oak Wood Slats w/ Large Black Button Capped Nails. Features include Double Working Lock but No Key, Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. |
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34"L x 21"D x 25"H Well constructed, very large and humpback or dome top trunk great for any contemporary home. The "faux alligator skin" looks great. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1880s-1890s) Large All Wood Dome Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. The Rich Reddish-Honey-Brown Finish of the Pine Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware. Features include Victorian Lithograph with Mother and Daughter in Period Dress and Border Design Under the Lid, Sawmill Impressions Left in the Wood. Working Lock, No Key. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. |
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32"L x 20"D x 25"H Another well constructed, very large and heavy humpback or dome top trunk great for 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 (late 1880s-1890s) Large All Wood Flat Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. The Golden Honey Finish of the Pine Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrasts Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware. Features include Edge Guards, Leather Tie Downs, 1 Nail Strip Across the Body and Lid, Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, End Caps w/ Built-in Lid Guides, and Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Working Brass Lock, No Key. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. |
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34"L x 21"D x 23"H Another well constructed, very large and heavy flat top trunk for 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 (late 1880s-1890s) Large All Wood Roll Top Restored Antique Trunk For Sale. The Golden Honey of the Pine Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrasts Beautifully with the Blackened Hardware. Features include Edge Guards, Original Lift Out Tray, 2 Nail Strips Across the Body and Lid, Front Latches w/ Built-in Lid Lifts, and Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Working Lock, No Key. Original End Caps with New Leather Handles. |
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34"L x 21"D x 24"H A Well constructed, very large and heavy roll top trunk and would be a focal point in any room. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military, Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box. |
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| Late 19th Century (late 1870s-1880s) Large All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Light Golden Brown Butternut Patina to the Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrast Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware. Hardware Consists of Front Latches, Metal Edging, and Slat Clamps. Orginal End Caps and New Leather Handles. Hidden Compartments Under the Lid! Original Lift Out Tray w/ Removable Wall. Multiple Victorian Lithographs. Working Dated Lock (Apr 1877) and Key! |
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30"L x 17"D x 21"H A fantastic dome top trunk complete in almost all ways and everything that a collector would want: original lift out tray, hidden compartments, multiple lithographs, working dated lock and key. Would fit perfectly well in any contemporary home or in a room decorated in a 19th century decor. |
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| Late 19th Century (1890s) Large Size All Wood Low Profile Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Rich Even Light Golden Honey Wood Body and Darker Oak Wood Slats Contrasting Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware and Brown Leather Trim. Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Lid Guides, Heavy Duty Front Latches, and 3 Heavy Duty Rear Hinges. Working Brass Lock, No Key. Leather Tie Down Remnants. Original End Caps with Lid Guides and New Leather Handles.. |
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36"L x 21"D x 14"H A great low profile trunk that would fit perfectly well in an apartment or in any contemporary home, especially as a coffee table or end table. Would make an excellent repurpose for a military "foot locker", Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Retirement Shadow Box |
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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) Medium Size All Wood Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Rich Even Golden Honey Wood Body and Darker Oak Wood Slats Contrasting Beautifully Against the Blackened Hardware. Hardware Consists of Edge Guards, Heavy Duty Front Latches, Front Lid Lift, and Wide Nail Strip Across the Body. Working Lock, No Key. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. Original Lift Out Tray. |
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29"L x 19"D x 20"H A great mid-size trunk that would fit perfectly well in an apartment or smaller room, or in any contemporary home, especially as a 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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| Late 19th Century (1880s-1890s) Huge and Fantastic All Wood Low Profile Flat Top Antique Trunk For Sale. The Rich Even Golden Honey Wood Body and Oak Wood Slats Contrasting 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. Remnants of the Original Leather Tie Downs and Strap Buckles. Working Lock, No Key. Original End Caps and New Leather Handles. |
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34"L x 21"D x 13"H Another well constructed, beautiful and fantastic low profile antique trunk which would fit nicely in any contemporary home, especially as a 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 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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| 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 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.