This is a FANTASTIC Saratoga Grade Trunk.
While there is some controversy over the definition of a Saratoga Trunk,
we believe the definition of a high grade trunk, made
attractively and built with the highest standard of trunk construction identifies this trunk well. This trunk has
numerous hardwood slats to protect the body of this trunk and on every end
of these beautiful hardwood slats are decorative cast iron end caps,
corners and handle caps, some are embossed with initials and others such
as the handle caps are just decorative. This is truly a example of the
high end quality of trunks of its day. The slight use of tin on the
corners is all original and in very good shape. This trunk originally was
covered in leather, but we have taken all of the worn material off and
exposed the beauty of the wood which you can only get in lumber from this
time period. The working lock on this wonderful high dome trunk is quite
fancy and along with the lock plate and original key, this trunk would
have probably been rather expensive when it was sold originally. This is a
wonderful example of a large Saratoga Grade trunk and it is a LARGE trunk.
We date this lock to be in the 1870's to 1880's which is consistent with
the patent date on the lock of April 16, 1879. The interior is clean and has been sanded
smooth with no odors and can be used to store many items, sit at the end
of a bed, or the trunk is great for display in a foyer under a piece of
your art. We have lined the inside of the lid with a beautiful fabric, and
overlaid the bottom of the trunk with new wood to reinforce it since when
it is filled with items, it can be quite heavy. We then hand rubbed
Howard's Orange Oil Beeswax into the wood to create a beautiful finish.
This trunk will have to have a special box made for it, and shipping costs
will be very high, although we have included them in the sale price.
Dimensions 38"L X 21"W X 30"H
Please look at the photos for
the Condition.
SOLD
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