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Posted 4 months ago
trunkman
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A recent addition to my collection -- a pristine leather bound Jenny Lind with brass straps and rivets. The beauty of this trunk is the shape that it is in. All the leather is intact, and the leather scrolling is fabulous. What is unique to this trunk are the six brass bands -- usually there are four -- sometimes five but rare to see six full across. The handles are like new. A great example of a Jenny Lind at the zenith of the art and craftsmanship of the period...
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what a very beautiful and stunning trunk:)
Thanks for the comment Bellin68 and for the L's from both you and mustangtony.
Well a kijji purchase is not much of a story -- however I did do one of my "trunk runs" for this with my son. (a trunk run is when I have to travel over an hour to get a trunk -- I have about three trunks under this category) We picked our favorite cd's and went off to the countryside. Met a fellow trunk lover who was ready to part with this beauty. He replaced the straps and the front lift leather with a design of his own -- excellent work. It was a great trip.
Do you have special feelers that use to locate such rare beauties?
Don't tell me. I bet you have a garden in which antennae grow.
What a great find. It's a fine trunk.
Now that's a beautiful trunk! It's amazing that it has survived in this condition. The leather scrolling is a wonderful additional detail, too. What a great find!
Thank you eye4beauty, passion4trunks and myoldkyhome for your great comments. Much appreciated.
FABULOUS!!! : )
absolutely the best i have ever seen or probably will see -- great job -- you got a definite keeper -- awesome awesome awesome
Thank you miKKo and epson233 for the lovely comments and Manikin and toolate2 for the love. I appreciate all of you very much.
Thank you walksoftly for the visit.
Thank you petey and TheGatekeeper for the visit!
What abeautiful trunk. I redid one about a year ago that had 5 bands, and originally the black leather. Although I like the way mine turned out I wish I could have seen this one first I love the leather on this one. Is the inside as nice as the outside? If you get a chance look at my pictures from a year ago as the trunks are very similar. What a great find congratulations!!!!
Thank you senor_trunk -- yes that was a really nice refinish job on your jenny. Thank you vetario50 and NicoleJerelen for the love.
Thanks officialfuel and filmnet for the visit!
trunkman, i just love coming back and admiring this trunk. my facorite ever.
the trunk i redid has the exact same lock on it. do you have a key for yours, if not i have an extra that will work and will be more than happy to give it to you. i love trunks and you have some great ones!!!
Senor_trunk, thank you so much for the kind words and of course your most gracious offer of a key. I do not have one trunk that has a key!!!! (so very excited at the possibility) You had asked about the interior -- alas someone has redone it so it is not original. I live in Canada so I understand if the key offer is a bit too complicated. My email address is basic23skidoo@hotmail.com, please drop me a line and I will forward my address. Again many thanks.
This is such a quality pieces we spoke before, beautiful!
Thank you very much Agram.m -- appreciate you visit and comment!!!