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ANTIQUE TRUNKS! SINGLE LARGEST SOURCE ON THE INTERNET FOR 100+ YEAR OLD RESTORED ANTIQUE TRUNKS


All of our Antique Trunks and Nautical Trunks Can Be Re-Purposed as a Military or Navy Retirement Shadow Box, Promotion Gifts and Uniform Storage, this old trunk used as Coffee Tables and End Tables, also Antique Trunk and Furniture Restoration Services.

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Many Antique Trunk Models to Choose From - This Old Trunk looks like Sea Chests, Pirate Chests, and 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, Louis Vuitton, Saratoga Trunks and Others.

The Pirate's Lair offers expert information on and is the world's largest single source for authentic Antique Trunks in general. These beautifully restored authentic Dome Top (also known as hump back, humpback or camel back) and Flat Top Trunks are circa 1840 to 1900 and many have literally travelled around the world many times over before coming to you! All Antique Trunks have been carefully restored and refinished using the same craftsmanship, technique and tools that were used during their original production. These Authentic Antique Trunks and Chests would make the perfect compliment to any home decor as antique coffee tables, storing military uniforms and military memorabilia, unique family room storage cabinets for videos, CD's, or games, or for your traditional antique hope chest!

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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!



collection of restored and ready to ship antique steamer trunks nautical home office with liberty ship wooden hatch cover desk and pirate treasure chest Note the two restored Nautical Antique Trunks (both are Dome Top, Hump Back 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 dates on the ornate hardware and locks which help to identify 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 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!

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Antique Trunks as a Shadow Box and Storage Chest!
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Why just get a shadow box or a newly made trunk with no history! One of our 100+ Year Old Nautical Antique Trunks can be used for both a Shadow Box and Storage Chest for your Uniforms, Photograph Albums, and Memorabilia!


 
Rare 1880 to Early 1890's Photograph of Antique Trunk Factory and Workers Using Albumen Silver Print Method, Mounted to a Period Board Which Dates The Photo
Note the Flatop and Two Monitor or Waterfall Trunks, Each Being Individually Unique at the Very Time of Production.
 
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We all romanticize about the mystique of these antique trunks. The possible owners and travels that each steamer trunk has taken, along with the high level of detailed craftsmanship in the original production of each and every steamer trunk with that individualized character giving both intrinsic and non-intrinsic value.
 
However the truth of the matter is that the majority of these trunks were made towards the middle to end of the 19th century just at the dawning of the industrial revolution here in America when there were no child labor laws or protections. This rare photo clearly illustrates at least 3 generations of owners and workers, ages appearing to range from pre-teen/adolescent, teens/early adult, through middle to old age!
It was a common practice that loyal and productive craftsmen would be allowed to bring their children to work with them to learn a craft, so many of the children in this photograph were more than likely sons of the men shown.
 
Note the adolescent factory workers on top row! Note that there are no women in the photo! This is due to the fact that at that time "proper" women did not work outside of the home, certainly not in a factory. Everybody appears to look pretty stern, having on their arms crossed and "work" faces put on.
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NEVER A REPRODUCTION! ONLY AUTHENTIC 100 to 150 year old, REAL ANTIQUE TRUNK FURNITURE FOUND @ THE PIRATE'S LAIR!

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If it's a genuine antique trunk by Martin Maier, Jenny Lind or Lois Vuitton from the Titanic or Master and Commander theme or a Pirates of the Carirbbean decor you are seeking for your home, office or as a unique gift, this is it! The real deal! What a great treasure to give someone who has just moved and relocated here to the United States!

Each Antique Trunk or Antique Chest is the exact type used by the immigrants who travelled to and across America in the mid to late 1800's in seeking a new, better life, and adventure! They stored what little treasures they had into these trunks and set sail for a new world and a new life fraught with both danger and excitement. What better way to honor and remember those who settled this nation and have come before us! These fully restored Antique Trunks will become your legacy and a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation! We want you and your family to say "This Old Trunk" is the best!

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.

 
Dome Top Antique Trunk - #310
RARE All Wood Six (6) Plank Construction! Ca 1870s Fully Restored Solid Dome Top Antique Trunk with 1850-1860 Features of Oak Wood Handles and Oak Wood Half Slats! All hardware including the securing bands and brass headed tacks/nails show depth and character, and have a fantastic dark brown oxidized patina. The pine wood body and oak slats were done in a mahogany finish. Working Lock but no key. Exterior originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, then scrubbed with a bleach/water solution, dried and lightly sanded. The two coats of Spar Varnish were applied to all exterior and interior surfaces. Of significance was the ability to have saved the original and beautifully detailed Victorian Lithograph of a gentleman and a horse in a 19th century large wheeled racing carriage.
 
Low Profile antique trunk #309
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Dome Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 14"D x 16"H
A solid well-built 1880s antique trunk which would be great for almost any use, especially reproducing the decor of a mid 19th century room.
 
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Flat Top Antique Trunk - #309
Fully Restored Solid Flat Top Antique Trunk, Great for a Coffee Table or General Storage! New leather handles with new brass end caps. Sheet metal and heavy duty latches with built in lid lifts, heavy duty clamps, lid guides all with the beautiful natural dark brown oxidation. This 100+ year old cured pine body and oak wood slats have depth and character revealing a beautiful grain, and great patina that only aged antique wood can achieve. Exterior originally covered in canvas which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. The two coats of Spar Varnish were applied to all exterior and interior surfaces.

Working lock and key!
 
Low Profile antique trunk #309
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Flat Top Antique Trunk: 33"L x 20"D x 22"H
A nice solid well-built antique trunk which would be great for almost any use. Trunk was strengthened during the restoration by putting in a sheet of wood on the underside of the lid as well as using new contemporary hardware nuts and bolts to firmly secure the rear hinges. Perfect as a Navy Retirement or Promotion Gift and Used as a Shadow Box!
 
$595.
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Flat Top Antique Trunk - #308
Fully Restored High End Flat Top Antique Trunk, Great for a Coffee Table! New leather handles with Original end caps. Sheet metal refereshed in black with heavy duty latches with built in lid lifts, decorative badges, heavy duty clamps, and nail heads all refereshed in a gold leaf. This 100+ year old cured pine body and oak wood slats have depth and character revealing a beautiful grain, and great patina that only aged antique wood can achieve, with a semi-gloss finish. Originally covered in canvas which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution.

Working lock and key!
 
Low Profile antique trunk #308
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Flat Top Antique Trunk: 33"L x 20"D x 22"H
A nice solid well-built antique trunk which would be great for almost any use. Though not original, this trunk has a fantastic victorian lithograph depicting a woman sitting and wating expectantly on a seashore holding a fishing net! Perfect as a Navy Retirement or Promotion Gift and Used as a Shadow Box!
 
$695.
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Flat Top Antique Trunk - #307
Beautifully Restored High End Flat Top Antique Trunk with Hardware Galore and Everything One Wants in a Trunk! New leather handles and end caps. New Leather Securing Straps! Two Original Lift Out Trays. Sheet metal refereshed in black with heavy duty latches with built in lid lifts, decorative badges, lid guides, heavy duty ball/claw clamps, reinforced corners, and nail heads all refereshed in a gold leaf. This 100+ year old cured pine body and oak wood slats have depth and character revealing a beautiful grain, and great patina that only aged antique wood can achieve, with a semi-gloss finish. Originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution.

Working lock and key!
 
Low Profile antique trunk #307
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Flat Top Antique Trunk: 33"L x 21"D x 25"H
A nice solid well-built antique trunk which would be great for almost any use. Certainly a show stopper in any room. Perfect as a Navy Retirement or Promotion Gift and Used as a Shadow Box!
 
$1095.
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Dome Top Antique Trunk - #306
Beautifully Restored Piratey-looking Dome Top or Humpback Antique Trunk with Original Lithograph of Young Girl in 19th Century Sailor Uniform Holding her Kitten!!! New leather handles installed with original end caps and lift out tray. Sheet metal refereshed in black with latches, lid lift, lock, decorative badges, and nail heads refereshed in a gold leaf. This 100+ year old cured pine body and oak wood slats have depth and character revealing a beautiful grain, and great patina that only aged antique wood can achieve, with a semi-gloss finish. Originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution.

Working lock and key!
 
Low Profile antique trunk #306
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Low Profile Antique Trunk: 33"L x 19"D x 24"H
A nice solid antique trunk which would be great for almost any use. The original lithograph of the sailor girl holding her kitten is precious! Perfect as a Navy Retirement or Promotion Gift and Used as a Shadow Box!
 
$995.
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Low Profile Antique Trunk - #305
Beautifully Restored Low Profile Antique Trunk with original lift out tray. New leather handles installed with original end caps. Hardware securing bands refereshed in black with latches, lock and nail heads refereshed in a gold leaf. This 100+ year old cured pine body and oak wood slats have depth and character revealing a beautiful grain, and great even patina that only aged antique wood can achieve, with a semi-gloss finish. Originally covered in canvas which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. The two heavy duty latches have built in lid lifts.

Working lock and key!
 
Low Profile antique trunk #305
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Low Profile Antique Trunk: 35"L x 20"D x 13"H
Hardware securing straps refreshed in the original black, nail heads, locak and front latches done in gold leaf. A nice solid antique trunk, great for a coffee table!
 
$695.
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Jenny Lind Antique Trunk - #304
1850s-1860s! Beautifully Restored and Affordable Jenny Lind with lift out tray, unique metal handles from an earlier restoration. The 140+ Year Old Cured Pine Wood has depth, character, and great even patina that only aged antique pine wood can achieve, with a semi-gloss finish. Originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Original brass-headed buttons or tacks abound on this trunk and were carefully polished revealing a beautiful natually aged brass patina. Liftout tray, new leather lid lift, .

RARE Working lock and key!
 
Jenny Lind antique trunk #304
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Jenny Lind Antique Trunk: 26"L x 15"D x 14"H
Hardware securing straps refreshed in the original black with original brass headed nails/tacks carefully polished. Just a nice solid antique trunk!
 
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Dome Top Antique Trunk - #303
Beautifully Restored All Wood Dome Top Trunk w/ Most Unique Working Lock with Key We Have Seen to Date! New leather handles with original end caps. 2 original lithographs in lid, children and dog playing and young woman picking flowers! Hidden lid compartment with working Door! This Solid and Fully Functional 100+ Year Old Trunk Has with Cured Pine Wood has depth, character, and great patina to the grain that only aged antique wood can achieve. Metal securing clamps are stamped with the letter "S" making this a PERFECT trunk for someone!

Originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Then lightly sanded revealing beautiful 100+ year old aged pine and oak wood! Original brass-gilted hardware was refreshed in a dark gold leaf and the original black sheet metal was refreshed in a semi-gloss black. Handcrafted lift out tray with compartment!

Unique Working lock with Key.
 
dome top antique trunk #303
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Dome Top Antique Trunk: 31"L x 18"D x 24"H
New replacement leather handles, hardware refreshed in the original black and gold leaf. This is one of those trunks you only get to see 3 or 4 times a year! Patent Dated Lock, SEPT 1887
 
$1795.
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Jenny Lind Antique Trunk - #302
1850s-1860s! Beautifully Restored with New Soft Leather Front Securing Straps and Buckles. This 150 Year Old Cured Pine Wood has depth, character, and great patina to the grain that only aged antique wood can achieve, with a semi-gloss finish. Originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Then lightly sanded revealing beautiful 150+ year old aged pine and oak wood! Original brass-headed buttons or tacks abound on this Trunk and were refreshed. No liftout tray, working lock but no key, new leather handles.
 
Jenny Lind antique trunk #302
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Jenny Lind Antique Trunk: 26"L x 16"D x 15"H
New replacement leather securing straps with buckles, new leather handles, hardware refreshed in the original black. Just a nice solid antique trunk!
 
$595.
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Very Large All Wood Dome Top Antique Trunk - #301
Perfect for a Military or Navy Shadow Box and Retirement Gift! 100+ Year Old Fully Restored All Wood Antique Trunk Dome Top Trunk with a Rich Medium Dark Brown Natural Finish with Original Victorian Lithograph! This dome top trunk has that traditional sought after "high arch" which gives it that Pirate Chest and Treasure Chest Look and Appeal. Original exterior canvas, interior paper, and black japaning on the oak straps was removed and the entire trunk thoroughly cleaned and lightly sanded to fully reveal the grain and character of the trunk. No liftout tray, non-working lock, new leather handles with original end caps.
 
all wood dome top antique steamer trunk #301
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Very Large Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 34"L x 19"D x 25"H
Beautifully restored with a medium-dark rich even finish with varying shades of brown offering both depth and interest to this 100+ year old seasoned wood. Nice and solid, well built and sturdy which will last for another 100 years or more!
 
$795.
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Very Large Dome Top Antique Trunk - #300
Perfect for a Military or Navy Shadow Box and Retirement Gift! 100+ Year Old All Wood Antique Trunk Dome Top Trunk Restored in a Medium to Dark Natural Finish with Original Victorian Lithograph of Young Lady and Makers Label! This trunk has that traditional sought after "high arch" which gives it that Pirate Chest and Treasure Chest Look and Appeal. Original exterior canvas, interior paper, and black japaning on the oak straps was removed and the entire trunk thoroughly cleaned and lightly sanded to fully reveal the fantastic grain and character of the trunk. No liftout tray, non-working lock, new leather handles with original end caps.
 
dome top antique trunk #300
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Very Large Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 35"L x 19"D x 25"H
Beautifully restored with a medium-dark rich glossy finish with lots of browns, reds and yellows offering both depth and interest. Nice and solid, well built and sturdy which will last for another 100 years or more! A detailed "Makers Mark" lithograph in a black triangular shape indicating it was manufactured by the S.H.R. & Co but most intriguing is the creature depicted appearing to be the body of a bison or buffalo but the fantasy head of a tasmanian devil!
 
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Large Roll Top Antique Trunk - #299
100+ Year Old All Wood Antique Trunk! A roll top is not quite a flat top yet not curved enough to be classified as a dome top. Original exterior canvas, interior paper, and black japaning on the oak straps was removed and the entire trunk thoroughly clleaned and lightly sanded to fully reveal the grain and character of the trunk. Original liftout tray, non-working lock, new leather handles with original end caps.
 
dome top antique trunk #299
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Large Size Roll Top Antique Trunk: 32"L x 19"D x 23"H
Beautifully restored with a medium rich glossy finish with lots of browns, reds and yellows offering both depth and interest. Nice and solid, well built and sturdy which will last for another 100 years or more!
 
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Large Dome Top Antique Trunk - #298
Perfect Re-Use as a Shadow Box!!! 120+ Year Old All Wood Antique Trunk! Exterior leather, interior paper, black japaning on the oak straps was removed and the entire trunk thoroughly cleaned and lightly sanded. No liftout tray, working lock but no key, new leather handles with original end caps.
 
dome top antique trunk #298
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Large Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 35"L x 20"D x 21"H
Beautifully restored with a medium-dark glossy finish. Nice and solid all wood dometop with unique front clasps with patent date July 1 1873. A solid, well built, sturdy trunk which will last for another 100 years and generations!
 
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Jenny Lind Antique Trunk - #297
1850s-1860s! Beautifully Restored with Depth, Character, and Great Patina to the Wood Grain with a Glossy Finish. Originally covered in leather which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Then lightly sanded revealing beautiful 140+ year old aged pine and oak wood! Original Brass Buttons or Tacks Abound on this Trunk. No liftout tray, non-working lock, new leather handles.

Working Lock and Key
 
Jenny Lind antique trunk #297
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Jenny Lind Antique Trunk: 30"L x 17"D x 16"H
Beautifully restored in a glossy finish bringing out all of the intracies of this 140+ year old pine and oak woods. New replacement leather handles, hardware refreshed in the original black.
 
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Flat Top Antique Trunk - #296
VERY Large, Nice and Solid, Well constructed. Originally covered in canvas which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Then lightly sanded revealing beautiful 100+ year old aged pine and oak wood with fantastic character and grain. No liftout tray, new leather handles.

Working Lock and Key
 
flat top antique trunk #296
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Very Large Flat Top Antique Trunk: 37"L x 21"D x 23"H
Just a nice well built solid trunk, new replacement leather handles, hardware refreshed in the original black, medium-dark satin finish.
 
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Flat Top Antique Trunk - #295
Nice and Solid Low Profile, Great as a Coffee Table! Originally covered in canvas which was removed along with the interior paper lining, scrubbed with a bleach/water solution. Then lightly sanded revealing beautiful 100+ year old aged pine and oak wood with fantastic character and grain. Completed with a satin finish.

Working Lock and Key
 
dome top antique trunk #295
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Flat Top Antique Trunk: 30"L x 19"D x 13"H
Just a nice well built solid trunk, new replacement leather handles, hardware refreshed in the original black.
 
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Large Dome Top Antique Trunk - #290
100+ Year Old Antique Pressed Tin Filigree Dome Top with CEDAR LINING interior! Exterior Oak Straps Were Cleaned and Sanded. Exterior Pressed Tin Filigree of Classic Victorian Pinwheel Swirls Restored Almost to Original Color. New Leather Handles with Original End Caps. Hidden Lid Compartment with Cedar Wood Door and Frame. Handcrafted Cedar Wood Sliding Half-Tray! Interior and Bottom Lined With Cedar Wood and Decorative Fabric.

Original Working Lock AND Key!
 
dome top antique trunk #290
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Large Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 32"L x 19"D x 23"H
Beautifully restored in a light blue finish which really sets off the pinwheel swirls and light oak straps. The pleasing scent of cedar wood permeates throughout the interior with the sliding cedar lift out tray being very convenient in finding stored items. A solid, well built, sturdy trunk which will last for years if not generations!
 
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Large All Leather Dome Top Antique Trunk - #289
1870s-1880s! For You Antique Afficionados and Collectors it JUST DOES NOT get any better than this! Identified ownership and provenance: Henry McNeil and his son Lyman B. McNeil from a well-known 19th Century Charlotte Vermont Family. Henry's father was Charles McNeil! All original beautifully designed hand tooled leather in perfect museum quality condition, all original leather handles and straps in perfect usable condition, all original interior with liftout tray and lithographs. Patent Dated Brass Lock. Never needed to be restored!

Original Patent Dated Working Brass Lock AND Key!
 
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Large Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 31"L x 20"D x 26"H
If you are into Original Equipment Antiques don't let this one get away as it does not get much better than this! Dated Brass Lock: May 1854, May 1866, Feb 186? and Nov 1870 or 1876!
 
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Mid Size Jenny Lind Antique Steamer Trunk - #286
RARE - WORKING BRASS LOCK AND KEY WITH COVER! Circa 1860's All Wood "Jenny Lind" style antique trunk with the sought after trademark "hour glass" nautical sea chest design! Over 115 Fantastic All Original Large Brass Buttons Securing both Hardware and Wooden Planks Reminescent of a True Pirate Strong Box or Treasure Chest!

Working Brass Lock AND Key!
 
Antique steamer trunk #286 Click Photo!
 
Mid Size Jenny Lind Antique Steamer Trunk: 30"L x 18"D x 16"H
A super nice slightly larger than normal Jenny Lind, Working Brass Lock AND Key with cover - Left two of the rear brass buttons in original unpolished state for comparison and historical purposes.
 
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Flat Top Antique Trunk - #283
Large 100 Year Old All Wood Flat top Beautifully Fully Restored with lots of great original hardware touched up in black contrasting with other original brass finished front lock and latches with built-in lid lifts oxidized into a rich dark brown golden patina! MOST rare is that the interior paper lining in a very unique cross-hatch design was able to be completely saved and sealed for additional period authenticity. Working lock but no key, new leather handles and end caps were installed.
 
Antique Trunk All Wood Dome Top #283
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Large Flat Top Antique Trunk: 33"L x 20"D x 22"H
This antique flat top trunk would be perfect for in a large room as a great accent or showpiece! LOTs of storage with this one, and an absolutely beautiful patina to the 100 year old pine body and oak straps, contrasting wonderfully with the heavy duty hardware with the original interior paper design is done in a unique 3-dimensional cross-hatch.
 
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Large Roll Top/Flat Top Antique Trunk - #266
Handsome and Elegant is this All Wood Fully Restored Antique Trunk with "Tiger Stripes" on the specially cut Oak Wood Straps! Two Lift Out trays with bottom one being original and the top newly handcrafted, deep and wide. Swirling Blade impressions left on the inside pine boards from the saw mill over 100 years ago! Original cast iron end caps were saved and reinstalled with aged cowhide leather handles. Heavy duty hardware throughout with an absolutely fantasic original brass lock and lock plate. Extra thick pine wood body, beautifully cut oak wood slats.

Working Lock AND Key!!!
 
Antique trunk #266
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Large Size Roll Top/Flat Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 19"D x 22.5"H
This is just one nice and tight, heavy and handsomely elegant antique trunk with all of the features that one would want. This would be particularly well suited to being used as a Shadow Box and Storage Trunk for a Military or Naval Retirement Gift. This trunk is VERY heavy for its size due to the upgraded and thicker than usual pine planking used when making it. Working Lock and Key.
 
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Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk - #265
All Wood Flat Top Trunk Beautifully Restored. Originally covered in canvas on the outside and paper on the inside both of which were removed, wood scrubbed, lightly sanded, and stained revealing all of the character and grain of the pine wood body and oak slats. New handcrafted lift out tray and new leather handles were installed.

Working Lock AND Key!!!
 
Civil War Antique trunk #265
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Large Size Flat Top Antique Trunk: 34"L x 20"D x 23"H
A nice solid and tight flat top trunk! Front latches have plenty of spring, iron lid lift above the lock, a beautiful contrasting light-dark brown body, darker oak straps and black japaned hardware. Will be a focal point in any room.
 
$795.
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Medium Dome Top Antique Trunk - #254
RARE AND ONE-OF-A-KIND FOR THE ANTIQUE TRADITIONALIST OR PROFESSIONAL HOUSE RESTORER! In over 7 years restoring trunks we have never had another one as well preserved in original condition as this one! We think this trunk was purchased back in the 1870's or 1880's and then put into a dry attic for over 130 years until re-discovered! Everything on this trunk is original with absolute minimal repair just to the liftout tray lid.

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

Opening the trunk lid shows the absolutely brilliant and beautiful original victorian lithographs on the inside lid and top door covering of the liftout tray! Magnificent with no color loss! Most remarkable was the well preserved thin paper lining found on the inside of the trunk and liftout tray which in most if not all cases has been so badly stained by moisture and time it needs to be removed. But we were able to seal and save all of this inside paper which has a dark goldish yellow color with darker gold 6 pointed stars as the design!
 
Antique trunk #254
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Mid Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 27"L x 15"D x 20"H
Beautifully Stunning is the only way to describe this trunk. Working Lock but no Key. The victorian lithographs and designs on the inside lid and top of the liftout tray were treated with a special sealer to preserve the original integrity of the colors. The entire interior and exterior of the trunk was then applied with spar varnish to both seal and preserve both the wood, metal, cardboard sections and paper.
 
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Mid Size Jenny Lind Antique Steamer Trunk - #245
Traditional "hour glass" 1860's Jenny Lind with over 30 original large brass nails (only 1 missing) in a golden brown patina matching the lock plate. Beautiful 150 year old pine. Working Lock BUT no key. The top male locking latch is attached to the bottom lock so if a key is ever matched the lock will work! The interior paper was removed and the wood scrubbed and lightly sanded. Two coats of spar varnish were applied to both interior and exterior surfaces so as to provide UV and wood treatment protection which also allows the natural patina and character of the wood grain and metal surfaces to show. Original Lid Door with Documentation Pouch, Hidden Lid Compartment, New Leather Handles and Original Lift Out Tray.
 
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Mid Size Dome Top Antique Trunk: 28"L x 15"D x 16"H
Beautifully restored with a golden brown smooth finish. A complete 1860s Civil War Era Jenny Lind!
 
$595.
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Mid Size Jenny Lind Antique Trunk - #232
Circa 1860's All Wood Jenny Lind style antique trunk with the sought after trademark "hour glass" nautical sea chest design! Over 65 Fantastic All Original Large Brass Buttons Securing both Hardware and Wooden Planks Reminescent of a True Pirate Strong Box or Treasure Chest!
 
Antique trunk #232
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Mid Size Jenny Lind Antique Trunk: 28"L x 16"D x 16"H
A super nice Jenny Lind, Working Lock but No Key - Lock clasp is a little loose but will not come off.
 
$495.
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Large Antique Theatrical Trunk and Wall Saver - #193
Manufactured by the Famous M.M. Secor Trunk Company and Used by the Traveling Circus and Road Shows in mid/late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tin Body in a Beautiful Metallic Olive Green Finish, Hardware Done in Black with Edge Guards Left in Original Tin. Inside Body and Shelves were left Natural After Having Removed the Paper Coverings. New Leather Handles and Inside Leather Door Hinges.

Working Lock and Key!
 
Antique Trunk Space Saver #193 Click Photo!
 
Large Theatrical/Space Saver Wall Steamer Trunk 34.5"L x 21"D x 24.5"H
A Nice and Tight, Solid Antique Trunk. Swirl Impressions Left in the Drawers - This Was From the Huge Sawmill Blade Which Originally Cut the Planks Which Made this Trunk! Patent Dated 1894. Place it right up Against the Wall Saving Lot's of Space! Working lock and key has the "latest 1890s" fail safe feature!
 
$695.
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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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Also shown are 2 Dome Top Steamer Trunks circa 19th Century restored in such a manner as not to lose their beauty yet make them fully functional for contemporary use as a filing cabinet able to store up to 200 hanging folders and store away staplers, tape dispensers, and other clutter normally found in an office. Don't they look just like a Captains Sea Chest or Pirate Chest as they have that same nautical decor! Call 540-659-6209

liberty ship wooden hatch cover desk

Why have a handsome home or business executive office with "hum-drum ugly utilitarian steel file cabinets" when you can be outfitted with these antique 150 year old Dome Top or Flat Top Steamer Trunks, as wonderful antique nautical home furnishing! For that matter why settle for a nice and probably very expensive yet run-of-the-mill typical office desk when you can now have a true Captain's Desk befitting a Ship's Master and Commander. What a conversation piece either at work or at home. Our nautical themed antique hope chests, china chests and silverware chests are the perfect complement to store your U.S. Navy Tableware and Dinnerware!

The nautical furniture offered at The Pirate's Lair is by far the most unique and distinctive you will find anywhere on or off the net. Our nautical home furnishings offer more than just a nautical decor, but a slice of our Maritime History, a sense of romance and global travel, as well as honoring the ships and sailors of days gone by and the dangers they faced sailing the high seas in time of war.

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antique trunk sea chest open with files antique trunk sea chest brown, wooden antique trunk sea chest green metal sheathing
Above in detail is an all wood Nautical Domed Steamer Chest with the lid open showing how the chest was refinished so as to hang file folders and store office desk accessories. That distinctive "Titanic", "Master and Commander", or the popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" decor and theme, but no movie reproductions here, only the real thing!

Note the beautiful brown patina that only 130 year old wood can achieve. Truly a work of art, one can only imagine how and where this immigrants Steamer Trunk was used over the years, and who owned it. Now one can be yours, a legacy to be handed down from generation to generation!

To the very right is a close up of a Antique Steamer Chest which can easily be used as an Antique China Chest, Hope Chest or even as Filing or Office Storage Cabinet with green and black metal cladding with oak wood straps. Each and every Sea Chest is unique and no two are the same, probably similar to the journeys that they each have taken over a century and a half of use.

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Restored Antique Chest Furniture, Steamer Trunks and Steamer Chests can also be used as Antique Hope Chests, Antique China Chests and Silverware Chests to store your Naval China dishes, plates, cups and saucers as well as a Silverware Chest to store your vintage Navy forks, knives, spoons and serving utensils.
What better way to outfit a waterfront home, or a Captains Cabin than a antique china chest, steamer chest, or steamer trunk by Jenny Lind or Lois Vuitton!

Lest we forget this old trunk and the authentic antique nautical home furnishings and this old trunk 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.


All antique trunks, this old trunk, and sea chests 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 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 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.

All of the jenny lind nautical furniture is typical of this old trunk, and nautical home furnishings found on the Pirates Lair (including the restored antique nautical furniture of hope chests and blanket chests, or as coffee tables) are all vintage and antique.
The nautical table and nautical coffee table have a very distinct an natural nautical decor that would be perfect in a waterfront home that has a nautical theme.
The offered captains nautical desk is restored from a WW2 liberty ship wooden hatch cover which would be a perfect complement to a hatch cover coffee table.
The 100 to 150 year old dome top, hump back trunk or domed steamer chest can also be used an authentic antique blanket chests and we have many of these dome top or flat top chests to choose from.
These antique dome top camel back trunks are also used as a contemporary storage or also known as a and again are the perfect complement to a hatch cover desk and table!
A antique china chest, or anitque hope chest could also be utilized as an antique silverware chest or antique hope chest. But let's not forget "This Old Trunk" !