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    Posted 7 years ago

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    Grey66beard
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    I purchased this trunk at a Broad Run Va Antique Shop in 1976.
    It has a unique double lock system with a rotating star which covers the keyhole. It is 36"W x 22"Deep x 28" Tall Would love any input as age or maker.

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    1. Drill Drill, 7 years ago
      https://libwww.freelibrary.org/digicol/cedc/c110050.jpg

      The lock alone was made by Hillebrand & Wolf . I Believe late 1800s.The trunk is a cross slat barrel stave type trunk.It was mass produced by hundreds of manufacturers,without a label it is impossible to say who made it.thanks for the post.
    2. Drill Drill, 7 years ago
      http://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US305451-0.png

      Hildebrand key patents.
      Hillebrand hinge patent that may partially apply to the hasp mechanism

      http://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US393305-0.png
    3. Drill Drill, 7 years ago
      https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US255122-0.png

      Trunk Fastener patent image.
    4. Drill Drill, 7 years ago
      This locking mechanism has four different patents involved:
      Conrad Liebrich May 1854
      L. Vitting Feb.26 1867
      Z. Walsh May 4 1869
      Andy Adams Nov.8 1870
      https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US10862-0.png

      http://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pages/US62453-0.png

      Hope this helps.

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