Posted 8 years ago
jscott0363
(900 items)
Hello fellow collectors!!!
I acquired this early 1800's leather covered round trunk six or eight weeks ago. Back in the very early 1800's, this style of trunk was a very popular design. Many were hair on hide covered and few still exists. It was also common practice to add the owners' initials on the top with brass tacks.
This one is in really very pristine condition and I'm guessing that it has been restored many years ago. However, I've had this sitting in my garage with the lid open to air it out. Though most of the trunks I acquire have that old antique smell inside. This one was pretty extreme. I ended up wiping it out with a damp cloth soaked in bleach water. That seemed to take care of the odor issue.
I was able to get this one for an extremely great price. It's just a wonderful addition to my growing trunk collection. Looking more and more like I'm going to need to build on an addition to my home to display my trunks and top hats!!
Thanks very much for stopping by and supporting my posts!!
Scott
Very unique style of trunk Scott, never seen one like this before. Really love it!!!
Ditto for me too looks great.
Pops,
Thanks!! Yes, this was a very popular style of trunk during the early 1800's period. This was the first one I'd ever seen up close and in person. I've seen photos of this style dating back as far as 1810. That one was hair on hide covered though. Proud to add this one to my collection!
Roy,
Thanks friend!! Glad you enjoyed seeing it.
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Mike
Roy
and
Pops
All very much appreciated!!!
I never have seen one that old in anywhere near that condition (well pictures only) -- I would surmise that the leather at some point has been replaced and whoever did it did a great job of it -- what a fabulous piece! I have yet to come across one so kudos to you and your "fab" collection...
trunkman,
Yep, someone would had to of replaced that leather at one point in time. I've studied it pretty hard and whoever replaced the leather did a meticulous job. Thank you very much for the wonderful comment, the appreciation and for stopping by. It's always a pleasure to have you drop in!
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trunkman
fortapache
fleafinder
and
Holycowelsie
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A round trunk? What will you come up with next Scott? Your items are always so interesting and cool, and this is no exception!
Very nice ...
Well thank you Rick!!
Yep, a round trunk! The round ones are pretty scarce and becoming more and more difficult to find. I was so glad to finally get one of these for my collection. Thanks for the wonderful comment, the love and for stopping in. Always greatly appreciated!!!
Bensallright,
Thanks so very much!! Thanks also for the appreciation and for stopping by to have a look. Very greatly appreciated!!!!
That's a beauty of a trunk!
Well thank you Bonnie!!
I love the unusual and rare items and this fits that description perfectly! Thanks for the love and for stopping by. Always a true pleasure!!
Rare, unusual, and above all so beautiful!!!
Kyra,
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aura,
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That is beautiful!!
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Love it Scott, so unusual!!! I have not seen a round one before either!
Judy,
Thanks! Glad you like it. Not a lot of folks have seen these before. There aren't many of these left out there today. Thank for the comment, the love and for taking time to stop by. Always greatly appreciated!!!
The round trunk is something I have never seen too. Back then travel was either by horse or sail. Probably not a lot a travel then thus not many trunks.
fortapache,
You're right about the travel back in those days. Like you, I'm guessing that most travel was done by horse or horse drawn vehicles. As I've said earlier, I had only seen these in photos until I stumbled across this one and bought it before it slipped away. Thanks for the comment, the appreciation and for stopping by. Always very much appreciated!!!
Congratulations Scott on this acquisition. I can only imagine how rare these are!
Karen,
Thanks!! I have a few rare trunk and hats, but this is by far the rarest of them all. Thanks for the comment and for stopping in. Much appreciated!!!
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Elisabethan
Thomas
and
myoldkyhome
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you must open a musueum, this piece is so interesting
kivatinitz,
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! Though interesting, my items are far from museum quality. But, thank you for the fine compliment! Thanks also for the love and for taking time to drop by. Always truly appreciated!!!!
Wonderful! I love it!
vintagelamp,
Thanks so very much!! I glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping in. Always very truly appreciated!!!
Thanks so very much for the loves and for stopping by
SEAN
and
fortapache
I do truly appreciate you both!!!
OMG, aren't you just full of surprises!! This is kinda unbelievable. Very cool!!
Well, thank you OneGoodFind!! Glad you like it. Thanks so much for the wonderful comment and for taking time to stop by. Always greatly appreciated!!!
FatBoy,
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Hey scott, Goggle- L. Dickenson 1819 you will find a great history of trunks in luggage and leather goods 1922. I can't get it to link to CW There you will find illustrations of this style of trunk much luck great post.
Drill,
Thanks!! Was this the link you were referring to? If so, thanks very much! It does indeed have a wealth of trunk information from the very early 1800's. Thank also for the appreciation and for stopping by as well.
https://books.google.com/books?id=vZtAAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA122&lpg=PA122&dq=L.+Dickinson+leather+goods&source=bl&ots=nAicapM85K&sig=5eNj4Dm_PGXprEqaYjldERnEWQU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjcvYqI9PjOAhVCMyYKHUd9CwgQ6AEIHzAA#v=onepage&q=L.%20Dickinson%20leather%20goods&f=true
Mani,
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vetraio,
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That's the one! I knew you would dig it.
Drill,
Most definitely!!! Since I've read that leather trunk and bag history, it puts a whole new perspective on this one. Though I know this one has newer leather covering, it's pretty fascinating knowing that it was hand made in a saddle shop. Thanks again friend!!
NevadaBlades,
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Radegunder,
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Michael,
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I agree with all the above comments :-)
Jean,
Thanks for the very kind remark! Thanks also for the love and for stopping by. I do certainly appreciate it!
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Hey Scott just found a cool patent,thought I would share. Start looking for this one next pal.
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Or this thing!
Wow Drill,
Never seen anything like either in my life! Those will definitely be tough finds!! Thanks very much for the links.
Hey, did you get a chance to look at te key for the document box I posted yet? Anxious to get your opinion on the age of that one.