Antique Trunk #736

Large 1870s Curved Top Oak Slat Trunk with a Working Brass Lock & Key

What a spectacular historical piece—the craftsmanship is exceptional! This style trunk was built to endure rough travel and remain solid and intact. It’s difficult to describe its true beauty, so we’re hoping the pictures show how special it is. We had to travel a bit to find this, but the trip was worth it.

The contrast of the metal, deep wood tone and exceptional craftsmanship makes this trunk special. No two trunks are alike even when manufactured at the same time by the same company. The characteristics of the wood make each trunk a little different.

This trunk truly is a gorgeous piece of history. It’s very special, and one of the nicest we had the pleasure of restoring.

Outside

1. The body and top of the trunk are covered with vertical, rounded matching oak slats.
2. Each oak top slat is individually nailed and locked in place over the pine body.
3. The hardwood slat ends are protected with contoured metal hardware. The hardware is all original.
4. The beautiful brass lock works and comes with a key. The upper part of the lock includes a built-in lift which takes pressure off the hasp and three rear hinges when opening the trunk.
5. The curved top and oak slats are simply beautiful. The matching oak slats had to be heated and then attached to the pine top to follow the curve; a true craftsman built this beauty.
6. The detailed cast iron rear hinges are also original and in great shape.
7. The #4 Crown Top Hasps are original and work great.
8.  The nine horizontal oak slats are in wonderful condition
9. The replacement leather handles are from brettunsvillage.com. The cast iron handle hardware is original.
10. The edge hardware did a great job protecting the edges.
11. The bottom includes four corner rollers to help with mobility when empty or full.

Inside

1. The inside offers a great storage area.

General Information

This trunk measures 34.5 inches wide, 22 inches front to back, and 28 inches tall at its tallest point (measurements include hardware). The inside and outside are finished with a Tung oil mixture and then a light coat of satin polyurethane. The finish is waterproof and soft to the touch.

If you’re located west of the Mississippi, please add $100 to the price due to its size, weight, and your location. We also offer a 3-month layaway. If you pick it up versus having us ship it, you can take $200 off the price.

Price: $1,850

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