Posted 8 years ago
jscott0363
(900 items)
Hello CW friends!!
Just finished cleaning this one. The closest we can come to dating this one is the early to mid 1800's. It's patent leather covered and has many Jenny Lind style brass buttons. It also has hand made wrought iron handles, which I really love. This one still has it's original key and the lock operates beautifully! Based on the lock and trunk design, I'm pretty sure that this trunk is European made, and more than likely English made.
I cleaned a tremendous amount of dirt off this one (thank goodness for Magic Eraser Pads). Polished the brass, gave it a good application of mink oil and a good buffing. That was all this one needed. Well made trunks, like this one, always seem to hold up well.
Part of the leather dust band has crumbled away, but the remainder of the trunk is in pretty nice overall condition. There are two travel decals still intact. One from The Grand Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan and the other from Hotel Grand Central London. The decals, especially the one from Taiwan, tell me that this trunk was still being traveled with into the 1950's and well traveled at that.
Check out the Lillian Grubb photo inside the lid. It says "Compliments of George A. Hatch Apothecary, Laconia, N.H.
Thanks for stopping to have a look!
Scott
I also use the "magic eraser" pads to clean up leather knife sheaths. Works like magic! LOL. [;>)
NevadaBlades,
I use those Magic Erasers all the time. They're a staple in my shop. Thanks friend for the comment, the appreciation and for taking time to stop in. Always greatly appreciated!!!!
There is something I do not recall seeing before. Looks sharp.
Nice save Scott!
It' a beauty Scott, thanks to your TLC. I bet it will come in handy for storing some of your collection. :)
fortapache,
Thanks! I actually have two other patent leather trunks in my collection.
Pops,
Thanks very much! Got this one pretty cheap, but it turned out nicely.
Mike,
Thanks friend! I feel certain that it'll be put to good use.
Thanks for the loves and for stopping by everyone
NevadaBlades
Michael
BB2
Pops
fortapache
Judy
and
Mike
All very much appreciated!!!
Scott, what a great work on this superb trunk!
Even if it traveled all-around the world it is still magnificent :-)
Kyra,
Thanks, but I really didn't have to do much of anything here but give it a good cleaning. Mother nature preserved this well made trunk for us. Thanks for the lovely comment, the love and for stopping in. Always truly appreciated!!!!
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Karen
fleafinder
and
Drill
I do appreciate you all very much!!
A fabulous find JS -- in such pristine condition for its age -- do you use magic eraser on the leather?? I would think 1820's to 40's... such a high quality lock mechanism -- and I would think perhaps made in England as a guess. Triple bonus points for the key....
trunkman,
Thanks very much!! I too placed the lock as English made. They key is even beautifully made. I only use the Magic Erasers on leather when it's a heavy leather. They do work like magic:)
Thanks very much for the info, the wonderful comment and the appreciation. Always greatly appreciated!!!!
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Thomas
myoldkyhome
ravage60
and
Roy
Very greatly appreciated!!!!
http://laconia.pastperfect-online.com/38044cgi/mweb.exe?request=record&id=89F6D41B-989A-4F43-AE3C-574206872151&type=101
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-antique-laudanum-poison-469512506
https://www.periodpaper.com/products/1923-ad-hotel-grand-central-london-west-end-shopping-original-advertising-092978-trv1-277
kivatinitz,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful information. I love it! I had seen the apothecary bottle before, but I could find nothing on the Hotel Great Central London. So, thank you so much for all of the great information. Thanks for the love and for stopping by as well. Always very truly appreciated!!!
oroyoroyisthatyourhoese,
Thank you very much!! Glad you you like it. Thanks for the love and for stopping by as well. Very much appreciated!!!
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vetraio
and
vintagelamp
Very greatly appreciated!!!!
buckethead,
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greendog,
Thanks so much for the appreciation and for stopping by.
Thanks NevadaBlades for the appreciation and for stopping in. I do appreciate it very much!
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OneGoodFind
and
Rick
Many thanks to you both!!!
FatBoy,
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